In memory of

Bernadette Bhagat

December 14, 1940 - December 24, 2019

Bernadette Bhagat –
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019. Loving wife to Neville Bhagat. Adored mother to Maria Nicola, Maria Natalie (Trevor) and Dirk (Kristy). Cherished grandmother to her four grandchildren Claire, Haley, Ethan and Grace. Berna, as she was known to her friends, will be dearly missed by her many family members in Canada, the United States and India. She is also remembered by her friends, especially those who knew her from her time working for the Ontario Family Court. A funeral mass will be held at Pine Hills Cemetery at 11am on Saturday Jan 4th, with visitation 1 hour prior.

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Jenn Benjamin (Friend puff daughter)

Entered December 31, 2019 from Stoney Creek

I first met Mrs Bhagat when Maria and I were in elementary school at St Matthias. Bernadette was always so warm and welcoming to me every time I went over to their house. She was such a great spirit and will truly be missed.
My condolences to the family.

Love,
Jennifer

Roshi and Freddy (Relative)

Entered December 31, 2019 from Mississauga

We had great pleasure knowing Aunty Berna for many years. She was always very cheerful and full of smiles. It was very interesting to talk to her about any subject but NOT Trump. It was fun to gate crash at Maria's on Sunday's when both of them visited the kids and eat some of the food they bring and to chit chat with them. We are going to deeply miss her and her warm spirit and all the conversations we had. May she rest in peace. Roshi and Freddy

Austin Lobo (Nephew)

Entered December 31, 2019 from Newark, DE, USA

We will always remember her loving kindness. She was a wonderful woman. Our deepest condolences. -- Austin Vinita Jonathan Alison

Maryanne Rego (Niece)

Entered January 3, 2020 from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Remembering with love all the happy times my family and I spent with my loving aunt, Berna. She, and U. Neville, helped us immensely over the years and I can never forget her encouragement and support when I moved to Canada. She was kind, generous and smart, and loved her family and work. I will miss our phone chats and visits and Christmas lunch at Cosburn. My deepest condolences to dearest U. Neville and cousins, Maria and Dirk, and their families. I pray that U. Neville has the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss. Berna, you will always be loved and missed. Rest in peace my dearest aunt.

Ursuline Husband (Co-worker at Ontario Court - 47 Sheppard)

Entered January 3, 2020

I met Bernadette when I was transferred to 47 Sheppard Ontario Court of Justice. She was always a warm and welcoming co worker easy to talk to and just a wonderful person. We continued meeting for lunch after we retired just to catch up with old times and to reminisce of our experiences in the courts as court reporters. Bernie you will be missed by your family and friends. I must end with a little poem that I came across. I don't know who wrote it but I thought it was comforting.
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, Unseen, Unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed but always dear". (Anonymous)

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