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
61 Responses
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.
Christine Armitage
13th May
Life 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 .
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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