Bernice “Bunny” Pool, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 18, 2011 in Victoria, BC, at the age of 79 years. She is predeceased by her husband Paul. Bunny will be greatly missed by her three children Andrea, Glenn, Shannon (Terry); her two grandchildren, Kathryn and Cassie; her brother Donnie (Grace), and all her nieces, nephews, their families, and all her friends. Bunny was born in Victoria, on Sept. 11, 1931, and graduated from RJH School for Nursing in 1953. Bunny was a member of the Cornish Society, Genealogy, and spent a lot of her time working with St. Paul’s Church and The Housing Society, volunteering her time whenever needed. She was on the board for the Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, Chairperson of the Outreach Program, and a founding member of the Shoebox Ministry where she dedicated timeless hours helping and feeding the young street kids. Bunny loved playing bridge whenever possible, having summer BBQs with her friends from the Hermitage, travelling on cruises with her dear friends, and golfing with the gals. Bunny was a tireless worker. She was always doing something for someone, or a group, as well as giving her time to various organizations. She was someone that everyone would go to for answers because she had her fingers into everything and loved being there for people.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church at 1379 Esquimalt Rd., on Saturday April 30, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. with an informal reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to either the CNIB or Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Pat Love
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Todd, Bev, Geena & Brett Williams To my cousins, I offer our heartfelt condolences. Your Mom was such a wonderful person. I always enjoyed our exchange of Christmas cards and letters and our far to infrequent visits. I will never forget her warm smile; especially the day I first remember meeting her when “yuall” were returning from Texas. I know she is smiling down on you all now.
Draw from all of your mom’s strengths that she instilled in you to help when you need it most.
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Albert & Dianne Marks “Bunny” will be missed by all who knew and work with her on her many “pet” projects; The Hermitage, Neighbourhood House, Shoebox Ministry and The Parish of St Peter & St Paul.
Your journey has come to its end.
Sleep well! You have earned your rest!!
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Linda Watts Shannon, to you and your family, our deepest condolences for your loss. As I read through the obituary, I learned more about what a truely remarkable lady she was. Your mom was a gem, whose spirit shone brightly and touched many others. During this time of sorrow, may you find comfort in fond memories of times you had together.
Your in our thoughts and prayers
Linda & Dave
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Roxanne My thoughts and prayers go out to you Andrea as well as all your family and her friends. It is never easy losing a loved one especially a Mom. I am sure she will be in your heart forever. Thinking of you during this dificult time. Take care my friend xx
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Casey To all of you, its a difficult time. I remember your mom so very well from the trailer in sooke and in sidney spit. She was an admiration to me and I always enjoyed speaking to her for her wisdom. Know she is a star in the sky with your dad, which i rembering how we went fishing and your mom would can samon and give me some, even thou I never caught anything. My heart gones out to you and the family. ..Love you stay close
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Kathleen Allen To you Andrea, your brother, sister, and extended family, please accept my very sincere condolences to all of you. Having read her background and activities, she sounds to have been quite a feisty, caring and wonderful lady.
Andrea I appreciate how much you loved and did for your mother. I am sure your mom knew and was comforted by your daily and weekly assistance and by your unconditional love. Your mom must have considered all of your efforts as priceless. Your efforts afforded your mother to continue her life long independance, happiness and self worth.
Andrea, please know I do understand your sadness and also offer to you any assistance I can provide you in this sad, troubled, confusing and sometimes hopeless time. My thoughts are with you and my offer to help sincere. Love ya kid!
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Rick Sandberg I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Bunny since she was such an active and loving person. She was the driving force behind so many things, including the Shoebox ministry through which I met her and came to love her for her caring support and concern for the kids whom she helped. She is loved by many who will be saddened to learn of her passing on to be with the Lord she served. I sincerely hope you will find comfort by considering the many ways she has pour herself into our lives. May God bless you at this time.
Bunny was a lively and fun loving member of our class of ’53 Royal Jubilee School of Nursing. She was an amazing woman,nurse, mother, and friend to many.
May you be consoled by your memories, and pride in her life achievements-a wonderful legacy.