Bernard, Sandra ( nee Jenkins) at the Huron Residential Hospice in Clinton, Ontario. After a lengthy and most courageous battle with Ovarian cancer, it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra (Sandy) Bernard , on July 12, 2018 at the age of 74. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 54 years, Jules Bernard , as well as, her daughter Julie Bernard ( Bill Henderson) , her brothers Eddy Jenkins ( Debra) and Greg Jenkins ( Lorna) Her grandchildren Nathan Bernard-Farrugia , Jordana Ruddy (Chris) and Great-Grand Daughter Abriele Boire and Karen Rannou (Herve). Her many sisters and brothers-in-law Lise Bernard , Helene Bernard( Andre), Claire Bernard ,Lorraine Bernard Provost ,Andre Bernard( Fernande) , Francois Bernard as well as many nieces and nephews and dear friends. Also, her beloved dog Olive. She will be missed by her many friends in Goderich and her Meneset family. Pre-deceased by her brother-in-law Normand Bernard April 11, 2018.
In keeping with Sandy’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to McCallum and Palla Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Goderich, on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at 11:00AM. Reception to follow at Goderich Columbus Hall from 12:00PM-3:00PM.
Sandy loved life and all the beautiful things it had to offer. She retired from the City of London, picked up her golf bag and never looked back. To entertain and host her family and friends was pure joy for Sandy. In her final days, she still talked of wanting to cook a beautiful meal for her family. She taught us a lot about being graceful, gracious and grateful.
Sandy’s family would like to offer special thanks to the team at Huron Residential Hospice for their incredible care and compassion over the last 4 weeks. As well as the Care Partners team in Goderich. We can never thank you enough.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Huron Residential Hospice, Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation or Care Partners would be appreciated.
Shared by Denise Lieske
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Martin Bernard
Un petit mot pour vous dire que nous pensons bien à vous en ces moments difficiles .
Je garderai un très bon souvenir de tante Sandra lors de nos réunions de famille toujours souriante.
Au revoir tante Sandra.
Martin et Christelle
Cynthia Borland
Dearest beautiful Julie, Nate and family. If your Mom was close to as good, loving, full of life person as you, the world has lost a great person. Thoughts are with you and the family. Hugs
Solange Grimard
Que le soutien des proches et des amis apporte un peu de paix et de réconfort en ces jours de deuil. Sincères condoléances à toute la famille,
Solange Grimard-Olivier et sa famille.
Pat Tyndall
I had the pleasure of working with Sandy at City Hall, London, Ontario for a number of years. She was simply a joy to work with and always willing to assist others, and always with a smile. Seeing the photo of Sandy brings back fond memories of that smiling face. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
Andre Bernard
Au revoir Sandra
Que de beaux souvenirs je garde de toi! Je me rappelle de l’époque où tu fréquentais Jules et que vous veniez
visiter nos parents et de la soupe aux riz et maïs que notre mère avait cuisinée.
Je me souviendrai toujours de ton accueil et de ta très grande générosité à notre égard lors de nos visites et de la cuisinière hors pair que tu étais.
Lors de notre dernière visite à Goderich, où même affaiblie par la maladie tu nous a accueillie avec beaucoup d’empressement et encore veillée sur nous pour que nous ne manquions de rien, vraiment Sandra tu as été une belle soeur au grand coeur.
Et tu as été une femme d’un courage exemplaire, car même dans les difficultés tu es toujours rester debout et les a vaincus.
Au revoir Sandra et merci d’être passé dans nos vies.
Ton beau frère Andre et Fernande
Denise Lieske
This is a picture of Sandy and Abby a foster dog Julie was caring for about 5 years ago. Because of Sandy letting us know about Abby we ended up adopting her!
A wonderful lady, fondly remembered.
Sincere condolences to Jules, Julie and family.
Denise and Ralph Lieske
Yoli and Gus Gallardo
With big hearts we give you our biggest hugs and prayers for your family. Prayers for your mom Sandy, for her continued peace and beauty. Love, Yoli and Gus
Carol Horton
Jules, Julie and family
All who knew Sandy have lost a piece of their heart. Sandy brought such joy and laughter into everyone’s life with her sense of humour and zest for life. Always so impeccably dressed and stylish. Although I only knew Sandy for a few short years, we developed a very close and endearing friendship.
Although she is now at peace, I will miss her.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Mikitish
Jules and family.
Sandy struggled the last while, but was a trooper in spirit and mind. May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you all at this time of sorrow.
Doug and Jean Mikitish
Marge Blokker
I only knew Sandy for a brief time at Hospice but her lovely spirit shone thru. And I know from talking to Julie that she was a really cool mom. How bereft you must feel, my deepest condolences to her whole family.
Angela Polach
Sandi was always dressed so lady like and had great humour. Always remember if she had a bad high shot at golf she called it an elephant shot as it was high and stinky.
Once we golfed and her socks got very wet. I loaned her a pair and she made me two pair of earrings.
She will definitely be missed. She fought hard to beat the disease and is finally at peace.
Michael Prosser
She always had a smile for everyone rest in peace Sandy .