Obituaries

I love her smile in this picture..

When I woke up early Friday morning to missed calls and messages, my heart sunk. I knew what they were about. My Grandma passed away. I was devastated and a little bit in shock. I knew she hadn't been doing very well in the hospital but I thought, and hoped, she would be ok. That she would make it out, like the many times before, and she would be back to the woman I will always remember her as. I have so many great memories of my Grandma. Some of my earliest are being at her country home in Headingly. We would go there often to visit and she babysat my brother and I a lot as well. We would play outside for hours. I remember playing hide and seek and hiding in between the trees along the property line and around the grain bins and the sheds and Grandpa's workshop. They had some good climbing trees as well! I remember eating fresh veggies from Grandma's huge garden. I didn't like tomatoes as a child but Grandma told me I would eat them fresh from her garden as if they were apples. Another fond memory I have is when Grandma and Grandpa would take us to Nick's Inn. They would meet with friends for coffee almost every evening and that was always a highlight of when they'd babysit. We would order a huge plate of fries to share and it was always a game to find the crispiest ones first. And before we left we always got to pick a sucker from the bucket. The owners and waitresses were always so nice to us. During summer break from school, my brother and I would each get one week to stay with my Grandma and Grandpa on our own. I always enjoyed that - it was like a vacation away from my little brother. As I got older, into my teen years, I still always enjoyed visiting my Grandparents. My cousin Derrick moved in with them for a few years and he always made everyone laugh. We would joke that Grandma thought water was spicy because she would think foods were spicy when nobody else did. I always looked forward to our family dinners during the holidays. Fast forward some years and I was starting a family of my own. By this time, my Grandparents had moved from their country home into an apartment in the city. I would visit them there, before and after having my own kids, and I would almost always leave with a bag or two of things to bring home, whether it be food or socks or just random things they thought I'd like or need in my home. In 2010 I gave my Grandma and Grandpa their first great grandchild, Ryder. Unfortunately, that year, my Grandpa got sick and was hospitalized and didn't make it out. He was my Grandma's first and only true love. I admire the fact she had such great morals and I aspire to be that way in my own life. After that, I had 2 more sons, Kaiden and Grayson. My Grandma loved them with all her heart, as she did with all her family. She never forgot a birthday or Christmas for them and would even get them a little something for Easter and other holidays. That's something I remember as a child as well, always getting a big chocolate Easter bunny every year. I would look forward to going to visit because I knew there were treats there waiting for us. I'm going to miss our visits with her. Christmas won't be the same this year. We always made a point to have a supper together at some point during the holiday season. My boys would always get so excited when we told them we were going to see "Grandma in the city", as they called her. They are going to miss her very much. I'm so happy they got to know her, though. I know that anyone that ever met my Grandma knew how special she was. She had a heart of gold and was kind to everyone. I dont think she had a mean bone in her body. She would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. I know she is in Heaven. If anyone deserves to be there, it's her. I will forever cherish the many memories of my Grandma. And will hold onto them tightly and remember all the good times whenever I'm feeling sad about her being gone. I know she is not suffering anymore. She is in a better place, and I look forward to the day we meet again. Rest in peace Grandma. I love you so much.

I was so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. I had met her when I was young, and grew up hearing stories of how she and my mom (Eva Berriault) were practically inseparable growing up, even more so when your grandparents took in my mom to live with them. I was glad I had the opportunity to reconnect with Bernie when she visited the east coast a few years ago, and was so happy she had the chance to visit with Mom in the nursing home. As it happened, my mom passed the same day as Bernie, about 8 hours earlier. I'm sure Mom was waiting for her with open arms, and they're now hanging out together again, happy and free from pain as they explore all that Heaven has to offer.

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Bernies passing, she was a lovely lady. She will be missed by many. I always enjoyed her visits when she was here with my mom (Pat). God bless you and hugs to all. Kelli

I went to Chamcook school with your Mom and Uncle Wilfred. I remember her very well from those days and am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all.

So sorry to lose such a precious aunt. Visits weren't often, because of distance, but they were wonderful treasured times together, and are some of my favourite memories. Love you so much Aunt Bernie, you're likely singing in heaven's choir now. ??