Bernice “Bernie” (nee Brule) Reily
January 9, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother on Wednesday, January 9th at Victoria Hospital in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Dennis (2005). Loving mother of Lynn Scriver and her husband Pete of Wiarton, Denise of London, Chris Adamo and her husband Bill of Maple Ridge, BC, Paul and his wife Claudette of London. Cherished grandmother of Reily and Alex Adamo. Survived by her very special brother Ray Brule (Rheta) and his family. Predeceased by brother Al Brule. She will be missed by her dear cottage friends at Barrow Bay. Bernie was a nursing graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital, London Class of 1954. She always enjoyed her nursing career and worked several years at the Canadian Red Cross. The family would like to thank Dr. Kirk Hamilton and Dr. Brian LaRocque for their long time compassionate care. Special thanks to Katrina at IV therapy and the dedicated palliative care VON staff especially nurses PJ, Pauline and Lindsay and PSW Darlene. We would also like to thank the caring staff of the palliative care unit at Victoria Hospital. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, on Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with private interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation are asked to consider the Holy Family Building Campaign or the VON London.
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Dear Lynn, Denise, Chris, Paul and families, Our deepest sympathy at the very sad and difficult time. We are saddened by your Mom's passing. Bernie was a sincere, caring, loving friend. She will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt sympathy and may memories endure you always.
We join with you in your sadness at this time. Bernie will be missed by all who knew her including her friends from Barrow Bay. She was gentle, kind and knew her baseball. We know she is resting without pain and at peace with her Lord.
So sorry to here of your mothers passing, she was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Our loving best wishes to the whole Reily family. Aunt Bernie was a sweetheart and was always loving and kind to everyone. She had a great sense of humour and I remember her smiling and laughing all the time. We know she is in a wonderful place now. May she rest in beautiful peace.
My sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of Bernice. I also met Bernice at St. Angela's College. We were able to keep in touch through the reunions, due to the efforts of Joan Skidmore, who kept us all together. May God comfort you all in this time of sadness and loss.
I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Bernie. As one of her Barrow Bay neighbors I’ll Always remember what a kind generous lady she was. Spring brought wonderful things And one of them was Bernie back for another season at the cottage. She was A wonderful neighbor and friend. The Giles family
Bernie was a Great Lady and a Very Good Friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a great support to my Mother in her final years and a very close friend to our family for most of her life and will be sorrily missed by all of us. I will remember her as always having an upbeat personality and a positive outlook on life, her smile and her laughter. And for that I feel priviliged to have known her. Barrow Bay won't be the same without her. Scott McDonald
My sincere sympathy to all of you on the death of your mother. I first met Bernice in grade 9 at St. Angeles. Like so many others we all went our own way at the end of high school. Unlike many others a large number of us came together again through the efforts of Joan Skidmore when Sister Paula paid a visit to London from Africa. Many reunions followed and we came to know each other again. Bernice was a gentle, kind person, the kind of nurse we'd all like to have in our hours of need. I'm sure God has a special place for her in heaven and I feel she'll be watching over you all from there. May God bless all of you and help you in your grief. Lovingly, Dorothy Mcclelland .
Though all the years we've known Bernie there has never been someone as positive, energetic and always a good listener. God has another angel with him. Our sympathy is with the family and our heart is with Denise at this time of sorrow!
Our thoughts are with you all during this time of sorrow, along with wishes that the memories of a very much loved Bernie, bring you peace, strength and comfort. With Deepest Sympathy.
Bernie will be greatly missed by many, she was a very compassionate and caring lady. Bernie was a wonderful neighbour that we will remember forever. The Reily family is in our thoughts and prayers during their time of loss and sorrow. In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve.
Bernie was a wonderful woman - always friendly and hospitable, opening her home and the cottage to all. It was an honour to have known her. Our condolences and warmest thoughts are with Paul & Claudette as well as the rest of the family.
Bernie Reily was truly a lovely woman who was always such a pleasure to talk with especially during the warm summer months at Barrow Bay. Her love of Life and Baseball shone through during these conversations many a time.
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To: Reily Family and Ray & Rheta Brule I was sadden to hear that Bernie had passed away. I extend my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, John Dobie
~ John Dobie