Bernadette Mary Dodds (nee Ryan)

1960 - 2016

1960 - 2016

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

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Dear Fraser

    My condolences to you and your families at your sad loss. Memories are what sustain us, so remember the good times.

  10. 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.

Leave a Condolence

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *