It is with deep sadness that we must
announce the peaceful passing of Bernadette M. Patterson, age 90, of
Jolicure. Bernadette passed away quietly at her home
surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 25,
2015
Born in Port Elgin, NB, she was a
daughter of the late Fred and Beatrice (Forest) Legere.
She was an active member of
St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, but most importantly, a dedicated
wife and loving mother and grand and great grandmother.
Bernadette was an avid gardener and loved spending time outdoors
around her home.
She will be sadly missed by daughters,
Valerie (Ross) Cole, Point de Bute, Catherine (Derrick) Crandall,
Jolicure and Vicki Trites, Jolicure; 7 grandchildren; Kimberley, Lisa,
Wanda, Patricia, Michael, Angela and Matthew; 6 great grandchildren,
Cole and Nicholas, Conrad, Joey Lynn, Ben and Skyelar; 1
brother; Michael (Anne); 2 sisters Jean Gower and
Joan Nowacki, both of Hamilton, ON; several nieces and
nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband
Layton Patterson; sisters Genevieve and Gloria; brother Edgar and
infant sister.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Funeral Home. Visitation will take place at Jones's in Port
Elgin, 3 West Main St. (506-538-2241) on Friday, February 27, 2015
from 10 am until 10:45 am. Funeral Mass will be celebrated
immediately following from St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, Port
Elgin, at 11 am, Father Allison Carroll officiating. Burial
will take place in St. Clement's Parish Cemetery in the
spring.
Those wishing to make a donation in
Bernadette's memory may do so to St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church
or the charity of your choice.
Special thanks to Dr. Milne and Extra
Mural, especially Chantal, MacKenzie and Beth. To the
caregivers that Bern called her girls, Shelly, Kathy, Carol and Janet,
words cannot express the gratitude we feel for you ladies as you came
to love mom as much as we do.
Online condolences may be sent to the
family by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook
page.