Bernadette passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 with her family holding her. She was born in Chesterfield, England in 1960 and moved to Victoria in 2010 with her husband, Fraser and her son, Ruairi. Bernadette was a much loved receptionist at Royal LePage, Broadmead location, a position she loved.
Thank you Royal Jubilee Hospital and Hospice for your loving care.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 16, 2016 at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria Hospice would be appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Pat McCabe
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Jim Caldwell Dear Fraser I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish only the best for you and your son.
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Jane richards was humphreys Fraser
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and offer my sincere condolences at this time.
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Kate Campbell and John Borton Dear Ruairi and Fraser, we can only echo all the sentiments of your friends here – it is particularly poignant that you should lose Bernadette because she was so very full of life, and love and youthful fun – she had the energy to leave us all standing. John and I send our love and very best wishes at this really sad time. xx
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Steve Welbourn Fraser, shocked and very sorry to hear this sad news.
My thoughts and sincere condolences go out to you and your family.
Barty
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Tracy and Tony Dear Fraser and Ruairi, totally shocked and saddened by news of the passing of Bernadette. Truly a beautiful gal, thinking of you, we will be in touch, god bless, Tracy and Tony.
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David willetts Fraser. Im so sorry I am getting in touch after so long for such a sad reason.
I will always have happy memories of the warm welcome given by Bernadette at your home in Berko, despite taking you away again for another mountain bike ride. I hope your happy memories give you some comfort in the difficult time ahead.
Thinking of you, your family and all Bernadettes friends.
Dave
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Liz Carlile Sorry I spelt my name wrongly in my last post! Thank you for sharing the funeral with us all this way a way – it was an honour to be with you and hear all the kind words of all your friends about Bernadette. xxxx
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kevin hawes Fraser and Ruairi
Bernadette was a special person, always happy, laughing and full of mischief, which is why we and everyone that knew her, loved her. She will be sorely missed by us all but you more than anyone. We hope that the many fun memories you will have of Bernadette will help you in the coming days weeks and months. The world is a poorer place without Bernadette in it.Love from Kevin, Lisa, Dan, Tom, Katie, Bryher and Lewis
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Gerry Fraser and Ruairi but also the rest of Bernadette’s family,
It was a privilege to have had Bernadette – Minxy – in my life, a lovely, lovely, wonderfully funny and caring lady. She’s still with me and is still with you, so keep talking to her – she doesn’t want to be cut off, she’s looking on, wherever she is. Make her laugh, make her smile – she did that for all of us.
Sending you both a big hug,
love Gerry
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Liz Carlie Dear Fraser and Ruairi, Thinking of you both so much. Bernadette was the most lovely person and you both mean’t the world to her. I am still reeling from the sadness and suddeness of her having gone but she will always be with us in our memories – always good fun and warm. She has been a brilliant role model through this illness with so much courage and bravery – she has given me lots of strength. Lots and lots of Love Liz – and James and families xxxx
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Kevin Straughan So sorry to hear this sad news. Heartfelt condolences to you both. Life can be so cruel. I will raise a glass to you both for your future. Take care.
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David, Jenny, Connor and Ryder So sorry for your loss, Fraser & Ruairi
Jenny and I will never forget Bernadette’s kindness; we will be forever grateful for her willingness to step forward and help us with babysitting duties when Jenny injured her wrists and couldn’t lift Connor. And, that is how we will remember her, absolute kindness. She also never complained about my singing, but enough said about that.
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Nina Dear Fraser and family!
My sincere sympathies to your loss. I’m shocked and very sad about the news.
Hope you can find strength in these rough times.
Sending love,
Nina
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Peter & Frances Hughes Dear Fraser and Ruairi, nothing can prepare you for the loss of someone so close. We feel your pain. Bernadette may no longer be with you but nothing can take away your memories of such a joyous, warm and fun loving person. Be strong for each other.
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Claire Crouchley Oh Doddsys, what is there more to say except that we are thinking of you both. So very, very sad but so many happy memories of Bernadette.
All our love,
Claire, Pete, Jo and Steve Crouchley
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Maureen Mann RN ET Dear Fraser and Ruairi Bernadette was a very special person who made a deep impression on all the nurses that cared for her. Her concern for others when she needed the help always stood out for me. She was always so positive and tried so hard to adjust to all the care she required. I will always remember our Tullamore connection and will think of her and her father when I there this summer. May her soul rest in peace. She will always be remembered for how she loved.
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David Hollings Fraser very sad to here about Bernadette. Among the many fond memories I have is her being the life and the sole of the Kings annual outing to St Neots. Our thoughts are with you.
Hamstring
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June Jones Dear Fraser & Ruairi
Thinking of you both at this very sad time. I have such fond memories of Bernadette, oh we did have fun.
What a lovely, funny, kind and warm lady.
Sending you love & hugs June Jones xx
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Mary-Jane & Phil Goodbye Bernadette,
Our ‘Foxy’ Lady,
So much love and laughter over the years. We are lucky to have a wealth of happy memories of time spent together which are cherished. Our thoughts will be with you both tomorrow, at this most saddest of times.MJ,Phil,Tom & Hattie xxxx
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Gary Hoyte & Liz Disney Dear Fraser and Ruairi,
We met Bernadette for the first time just under a year ago when we came to stay for a couple of days. In that short time that we knew her we found her to be absolutley lovely and gave us such happy memories. Our deepest sympathy to you and your famililies, Gary and Liz
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Steve and Teresa Speller Sorry to hear such awful news, a lovely lady indeed so much fun to be with and her infectious smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with You Ruairi and the family today and the coming weeks. Steve and Teresa
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Willie & Juliette Fraser
I can remember when you brought Bernadette back to Crawford Avenue for the first time, like it was yesterday. Cannot add anything to the tributes that have already been said about Bernadette suffice to say they are all true.
Thinking of you and Ruairi at this difficult time.
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Matt Cameron Fraser – hearing about your loss has saddened me, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Ruairi and yourself. Please take care.
M.
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John and Sonia Slater So sorry to hear this news Fraser. I never met Bernadette but reading these tributes she was obviously a lovely lady.
Our thoughts are with you at this dark time in yours and Ruairis lives.
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John and Sonia Slater So sorry to hear this news Fraser. I never met Bernadette but reading these tributes she was obviously a lovely lady.
Our thoughts are with you at this dark time in yours and Ruairis lives.
John and Sonia Slater
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Dave and Lynn Smith Dear Fraser and Ruairi. We are sorry to hear this news about Bernadette. Lynn and I hope you can hold her close in your memories through this tough time.
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Sue and Roy Rogers Dear Fraser and family, a truly sad loss. The Bernadette we remember was funny, interesting, enthusiastic, a vibrant woman with a lust for life and someone you looked forward to seeing and having a good chat with and sharing a laugh and possibly a pint. We are thinking of you at this, the saddest of times. With love from Roy and Sue
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Paul Jacobsen Dear Fraser.
I am saddened to hear of Bernadette’s passing. Although I never met her, I know she must have been a great woman. You and I worked together for only a short while, but I feel the pain of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathies to you and Ruairi and Bernadettes family.
Sorry for your loss brother.
Paul Jacobsen
Nelson BC
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Ali Bandukwalla Dear Fraser
My condolences to you and your families at your sad loss. Memories are what sustain us, so remember the good times.
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Lyle Borkes Dear Fraser, Ruairi and family,
My sincere thoughts and condolences in Bernadettes’ passing…….may time and the best of good memories
ease the sadness of such a devastating loss.
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Barry & Cheryl Foster Fraser i am really sorry to hear of Bernadette’s passing! I cannot imagine what it must be like for you to lose your life partner and your son to lose his mother. You and your son will be in our prayers.
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Christine ARMITAGE Christine Armitage
13th MayLife and destiny can steal your best friend, Wife , Mother away from you, but nothing can take the very precious memories.
My heart felt thoughts are with you both .
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kate jones Doddsy so sad to hear of Minxy passing, hard to think of her without a cheeky grin on her face or laughing at something daft. Everyone who knows you will be feeling your pain . All the best to you and the Rocket Man
Jonesy and Kate
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Graham Morgan Fraser, shocked and very sorry to hear this sad news.
My thoughts and sincere condolences go out to you and both your families.
She will be missed.
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Chris Clark Dearest Fraser.
Am thinking of you at this deeply sad time old mate. Many of us remember her so well and we know that you a strong man with amazing resilience but lean on all the good will and good offers of help lots of people would walk over broken glass for you my friend. Suffice to say (and I reckon I speak for all OKRFC clan) if there is anything we can do you know you just have to ask.
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Jody Anderson Dear Fraser and Ruairi,
My deepest condolences to you. It was truly a privilege to care for Bernadette and get to know her a little bit over the last few months. Even on her most challenging days, she filled the room with sunshine and it was delightful to always leave our visits having received a warm hug from her. I’m sorry that I’ll miss her service but I’ll be out of town at a palliative care physician conference. I will carry her memory in my heart for a long time to come.
Warmly,
Dr. Jody Anderson, Victoria Hospice
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Marion Stuttard Dear Fraser and Ruairi,
Honestly thought Bernadette would get through this. My thoughts are with you both. Words are not enough.
Thinking about you across the miles. xx
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Steve & June Hancock Dear Fraser and Ruairi, June and I so surprised and saddened to hear about Bernadette. She was a funny, bright and amazing women who gave June and I so many happy memories with her sharp humour and infectious laugh that will stay with us forever!
We wish both of you founds memories and all our love
Steve & June Hancock
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Jackie Bernadette was everything anyone could wish for in a friend kind caring loyal .What stands out is herlaughter and happiness that touched everyone who new her. I would defy any friend of Bernadette’s to not have a realm of funny stories to tell. For me far to many ranging from a cheese and ham toastie to a mushroom farm in Marrakech with an obi won kinobi.Her memories will live on with us helping to make us smile when we feel sad.
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Brendan Ryan What a woman, what a sister. Bernadette lit up rooms and lives she entered into; her sense of fun and mischievousness eroding any resistance! Never self conscious in her desire to amuse, she was honest and forthright, speaking her mind with conviction. My sister was no saint, she was an angel; a crazy, vibrant, spirited woman. As we missed you when you emigrated Bernadette, we will continue to love and remember you with affection and pride. Fraser, Ruairi she was so proud of you both, continue your journey, she will always be with us all
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Tony Kesten Dear Fraser,
You have my deepest sympathy. As others have said, you can be thankful to have had her.
Tony
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Siobhan Forbes My beautiful,funny “Little Big Sis”! Fraser and Ruairi, we all have wonderful , happy memories of her. Continue to make more happy memories in her honour! Love to you both and always, Siobhan , Angus, Lucy and Alfie xxxx
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Martin & Rhona Smith Fraser & Ruairi – totally, totally lost for words. We hope the warmth of her memories and the sunshine of her smile will keep you strong. All our love – Martin & Rhona Smith
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Pat Storey For once I’m at a loss of words to say to you Fraser .
I know you will be strong. At least on the outside.
Sadness for you as a Family.
Much Love to you Three.
Storey.
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Jane Forshaw Dear Fraser and Ruairi.
I am more than sad that Bernadette has passed away. I remember her as crazy but kind, a good listener and lively, a loyal friend and very, very funny.
I remember the time you and others were over for a BBQ at my house. We were sitting at a table near my apple tree when apples decided to randomly drop off. Bernadette went into my house and came out wearing a plastic helmet from my boys’ dressing up box.
Thinking of you.
Lots of love and hugs,
Jane, Luke and Adam xx
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Nigel & Rowena Crane Minxy. Best fighting woman I ever encountered. The Crane family are all the richer for knowing her. Fond memories of time well spent. Will raise a glass to her and to Fraser and Ruairi.
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Malcolm Humphreys May 12, 2016
Dear Fraser and Ruairi I was totally devastated to hear of the sad news about Bernadette and my lasting memory will always be of an energetic lovable girl with an amazingly wicked smile. My thoughts will be with you both and while this world has lost an amazing woman heaven has gained another wonderful human person. With love and all my thoughts Bogger
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Karen Fraser and Ruairi, we are so, so sad that Bernadette is no longer here. She filled the room with sunshine and happiness every time she walked in. I can honestly say that every memory I have of her, from my early twenties to now, is one of warmth, love, laughter and fun. Bernadette could be such a clown and so zany yet she had such an empathy, understanding and wise head on her shoulders too. It seems impossible that she is no longer here but her legacy is enormous and her love for you will sustain you now and in the future. She was the brightest light.
We all send you our love and we are with you across the miles.
Karen, Steve, Louise, Lucy, Laura, Oli, Ben and Sam.
xxxx
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Gary and Pauline Dear Fraser and Ruairi….We were so sorry to hear the sad news about your lovely Bernadette….She was the most outrageous,lovable and adorable person one could ever meet and would light up a room with her personality and smile. Which will always be in my memories..
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Ian (Polly) Parrott Dear Fraser and Ruairi, I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss. Bernadette was a lovely lady with a fabulous sense of humour. My thoughts age with you.
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Simon and Karen Gill Dear Fraser and Ruairi – we are so sorry to hear this sad news. Bernadette always bought a smile to people’s faces and made them laugh. Lots of wonderful memories. We know how dearly she will be missed by you – our thoughts are with you constantly.
Sending you all our love
Si and Karen
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David mannion Dear Fraser and Ruairi
Heartfelt condolences
You think of Bernadette , you can’t help but smile, her genuine warmth, sense of fun, humor and full of life,
A wonderful girl
She is sorely missed ,
Thoughts are with you both at this sad time
David
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Mark Bannister Dear Fraser & Ruairi,
We were so shocked and sorry to hear your devastating news. Bernadette was such a fun loving person, echoed by everyone’s fond memories of her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ruairi at this sad time.
Love Sadie & Mark Bannister
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Neil & Janet Pamment Dear Fraser
So sorry to hear this sad news our thoughts are with you and Ruairi.
We have wonderful memories of Bernadette – bubbly and kind.
Doesn’t seem that long ago.
Love
Neil and Janet
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Derben Maragh Doddsy and family my thoughts are with you and every member of the Old Kings will miss that vibrant friend .
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Pam Morgan Dear Fraser and Ruairi,
I am so sorry for the loss of Bernadette, such a fun loving lady. I fondly remember her excitement when she was learning to swim when you lived in Oxhey and her exclamation of how she wished she’d learned years before. Such a lovely lady and so full of life. You made an awesome team. I know no words will ever adequately give comfort or fill the void that has been left, but hope that the life time of happy memories will keep you strong and help you smile again.
With all my love
Pam X x
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dee cannon Feel for you both. The big C is such a ba****rd.
Hold on to your happy memories
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Sue & Mike Magowan Dear Fraser and Ruairi, we are so very sad to learn of this devastating news. It’s unbelievable to comprehend the loss of such a vibrant, fun loving girl. All our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
with love from
Sue & Mike Magowan
friends from Harrow Rugby Club
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Peter Magowan Such a lovely vibrant lady,will be sorely missed.Love to you & Ruairi.
Love Peter & Christina Magowan.
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Herbie & Karen Hoare Dear Fraser and Ruairi, we are so very sorry to hear about Bernadette. She was such a lovely, joyous and fun loving person, like a ray of wonderful bright sunshine.
We hope that happy memories will sustain you and help you smile again.
Sending you all our love.
Several months have passed since Bernadette left us. We lost her to the love of her life, Fraser. We lost her to her son, Ruairi. We lost her to a new adventure, Canada. All of which we can bear because that is what life is about, letting go of your sister in order for her to live her life to the fullest, which she did so admirably, but this loss is harder to bear. Bernadette, Minxy, Foxy whoever she was to us all, was loved by us all. I miss you Bernadette. x