On June 15, 2019, Bernice passed away surrounded by her family after a very courageous battle with cancer and kidney disease. Bernice was born on July 2, 1935. She was predeceased by her husband Dino (2016) and son Peter (1974). She is survived by daughter Lynne (Bruce); son Terry (Sheila); 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and sister Carol.
Special thanks to the 4th Floor South Ward and Dialysis staff at RJH.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive with a Reception to follow.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Karen Eakins
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Marika Kohut Sheila and Terry,
Sincere Condolences …
Love and Light coming your way…
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Andrew Auchterlonie So sorry to hear. Please accept my deepest condolences.
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Susan Toms With deep condolences to the Fiorin family on behalf of Bernice’s Aunt Frances, who babysat Bernice and Carol for many years when they were young and who is the matriarch of the James family to this day since Bernice and Carol’s father Richard Vanderlip James passed in 1990. RIP Bernice, with love from Aunt Frances, her daughters, June and Susan your cousins, and her grand daughter Alana.
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Margaret Jenkins Sorry for your loss.
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Debbie Rachar Dear Terry, Sheila and Family. Words are so inadequate when it comes to expressing our sincere sympathies for the loss of your dear Mom. May she rest in peace now that her suffering has ended. May you find peace and love in the fond memories you both have of her and the wonderful times you shared together. Love you both. Big Hugs
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Franco & Maria Scarfone Our sincere condolences to the whole Fiorin family remembering fondly the good times we had with Dino and Bernice at the restaurant. Our thoughts are with you
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Pietro and Angie Granziera Lynne, Bruce, Terry, Sheila and families; Bernice was a very special person, whose loving presence will continue to live on in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to have known her. May all the wonderful memories you shared with your mom comfort you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Alice Cassidy Terry and families, I have many fond memories of your mom (and your dad) as our parents used to hang out together so long ago. Very special people. My deepest condolences at this sad time.
Alice Cassidy
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Glendora Terry, Sheila, Lynn and Family,
Bernice was one of my favourite ladies. I have many warm memories of her and Dino over the years – from first meeting them at Franco & Maria’s restaurant, to back-yard bbq’s at your home, Buccaneer Days, Esquimalt’s Celebration of Lights and many Saturday mornings cleaning house for them. We always had lots of good chats and laughs. Bernice and I could and did talk about anything and everything on those Saturdays. Even though I didn’t see her as often since moving out of Esquimalt, she remains a very dear person to me. My last visit with her was in the sunny corner visiting room in Royal Jubilee Hospital. She was sitting in her chair, bright-eyed, full of laughter and ‘holding court’ for those of us visiting. It struck me how peaceful she was, even knowing that her life was coming to an end. She had grace and grit. Please know you are all in my heart and thoughts as you go through this difficult time. You were such a support and joy to her – you did good work, loving her and helping her throughout the last few years especially. Rest in Peace Bernice. I know you and Dino are out there somewhere teasing each other and driving some fancy car with the top down, music on, hair blowing in the wind, heading for the nearest DQ!
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Ellen and Rudy Laverdure So sorry for your loss Jen. Heaven gained another angel. Hugs to you and your family.
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Frank and Debbie Ottenbreit So very sorry for your loss. Our very deepest condolences. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to let us know. Big big hugs
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Pat Tracey Terry, Sheila, Lynne and families, I am so very sorry to learn of Mom Fiorin’s passing. My deepest condolences to you all on the loss of such a lovely lady.
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Michelle guiney Love you too bits!!!!
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James John Quinte Terry and Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you both.
Terry, Sheila and family.
My condolences to you. It is hard to lose someone but I’m sure your memories are great – hold them close
Love to all of you