Bernice Madeline Kristmanson
1936-2019
It is with sad hearts that the family of Bernice Madeline
Kristmanson (née Stanyer) announce her passing on December
11, 2019, at the age of 83.
Bernice was born in Hazelton, BC, on February 29, 1936. She
was the daughter of the late Jasper and Helen (Pratt) Stanyer of
Nelson, BC. Bernice is predeceased by her brother, J. Douglas Stanyer
of Naramata/Powell River, BC. Bernice leaves behind her husband,
Daniel David Kristmanson, her son Mark David Kristmanson
(Léa); her daughter Helen Elizabeth Kristmanson (David);
her son Daniel Andrew Kristmanson (Paula); her beloved grandchildren
Dorian Islay Kristmanson (Marc) and Kyrie Helen Kristmanson (Nicolas);
Madelaine Kristmanson Keenlyside; Max Kristmanson Keenlyside; Daniel
Jasper Kristmanson.
Bernice and David were married in Vancouver, BC, in January
1956 and moved to London in September of the same year. After spending
four years in England they returned to Canada in 1960 and lived in
Calgary until 1962 when they moved to Fredericton and joined the
faculty at UNB. Bernice raised three children in Fredericton and was
an active member of the Stanley Street community. She lived her whole
life in service to others, once saying that a life without
volunteering is not a full life. Among her numerous service activities
were Girl Guides of Canada, where she served as Commissioner for the
O’Dell District, and the Women’s Institute. She
was a board member at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and
volunteered and worked for the Canadian Mental Association for 10
years. In 1994, Bernice moved back to British Columbia with her
husband where they both had extended family. They spent 25 years
enjoying the beauty of the west coast where she continued to be an
active volunteer working with seniors.
Her husband and family would like to extend their gratitude
to the staff of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital as well as the
Shannex for their exceptional care and kindness.
Please join our family to honour and
celebrate the life of Bernice Madeline Kristmanson
(1936-2019) at the Kingswood Lodge, 1700 Kingswood Way,
Hanwell, N.B. – afternoon tea will be served –
Sunday, February 23rd, 2020, at 2
PM
Please R.S.V.P. at Celebrating.Bernice@gmail.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or a charity of the
donor’s choice.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernice Madeline Kristmanson 19362019..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick