She will be deeply missed by all that loved her. Rest in peace my friend. You are free to fly. We will meet again.
Thank you for the great memories, Berni! You were a great inspiration to us all. May your next flight be in calm waters with eternal peace.
Condolences also comes from Lea, who had an instant connection with you.
The message about Bernadette's passing was beautifully written, and we feel grateful that it was shared with us.
Our hearts go out to the family as they navigate this time of change, reflection, and loss. Much love from Xylem, Jess, and Mathieu.
Oh Berni: You are a great friend: compassionate, accepting, supportive, and, above all, loving. You touched my life in so many ways. I will always think of you when I face challenges; you are the bravest person I know. Despite the distance separating us, I would always think, if Berni can face this excruciating trial with grace, so can I. Oh my friend, I hope that you are at peace, joyful in a life without pain. You touched so many people with your grace, courage, and beauty. I love you. Irene
I am so sad that Berni has passed away, it was wonderful that we were able to reconnect over the past year, and we were able to meet up twice in Toronto. I knew that the end was coming for her, although I did not know the date. Unfortunately I was not able to make it down for her memorial service on short notice.
Berni and I go back close to 40 years, and she was always very special to me. In another time and place we could have been so much more for each other. A party weekend of friends when I worked in Noranda Quebec, summer of 1977 is a cherished memory, especially when Berni and I were hanging out on a rock outcrop. After that, we went out own ways, Berni got married and I pursued an engineering career in different locations.
In the past year , we talked about many things we could have done, didn't really do any of those things. She is and will be forever special to me.
Stephen Hibbins
