1927 – 2013
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 24, 2013, at the age of 85 at Victoria General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, John (1996) and sons, Ronald (1966) and Herbert (1987). She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Dimas), David (Karen), Donald (Pam), and Robert (Leanne) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bernice was born on the family farm in Theodore, Saskatchewan, in 1927. She met her husband John in Saskatoon and married on November 4, 1947. They moved to Sudbury, Ontario where they made many friends and then to Sooke, BC in 1966 where they lived their remaining years together. Bernice was an active community member working with local groups such as Meals on Wheels, Mother’s Union and was a lifetime member of the Sooke Museum. She was a long standing member of the Sooke Anglican Church. Mom kept her faith in God until she passed away.
LOCATION CHANGED: We have changed the location for the gathering to the Sooke Museum, corner of Phillips Road and Sooke Road, on Mom’s birthday, July 13, 2013, from 12 to 4, to share memories and stories of this wonderful lady. Refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bernice’s memory to the Sooke Region Museum. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Thora and Malcolm Brigden
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David,Gwen,Taryn, and Andrew Laing Bernice was a lovely lady who from the first time we met when I was just 12 in Sudbury, to the Sooke visit when I was 20, to Gwen and my marriage in 1978 the last time we saw each other, she always made me feel special. She had a special bond with my parents which we tried to continue through Christmas letters telling stories of what is new in our lives. She will be sadly missed by us all. We were cousins but she was much more than that. She was my link to a family I hardly know. .My thoughts are with you in this sad time. David,
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Lois Currie and Family We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Bernice. She was always such a sweet lady, despite anything life handed her. We are grateful for the chances we were able to visit with her – especially grateful she was able to be at the latest reunion. We are not sure we will be able to make it out to Sooke for the 13th but will say a special prayer for her birthday and her restful peace she has earned.
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Guy and Joan Scott To all the family of Bernice Thompson we offer our sincere condolences during these difficult times. Guy and Joan Scott
Sooke B.C.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Aunty Bernice was an amazing, wonderful lady that always had a smile for everyone. Such a wise and knowledgeable lady that if you ever had a question you knew Aunty would have the answer! To visit with her was a pleasure that words can never describe. We will remember and cherish every memory of the time spent with our families and yours. Thora