It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of our mother, sister, and grandma. Bernice passed away suddenly in Regina, SK on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the age of 70 years.
Bernice is survived by her loving family including her daughter Adrienne Hassard; son Dustin (Shea) Hassard; grandchildren Taylor (Ashley) Folk, Evan and Lauren Hassard; sister Lillian Martin; in-laws Vangy Martin, Lorna and Dennis Friess, Jan and Ross Dunbar, Faye MacLeod, Paddy and Don Dishington; as well as many well-loved extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dorian; parents Anne and Ernest Martin; sisters Geraldine and Sharon Martin; brother Gordon Martin; and niece Jenalle Martin.
Bernice was born in Regina, SK, in September of 1950. In her youth she enjoyed creating art and participating in many sports and activities, culminating in her Athlete of the Year achievement during her senior year at Thom Collegiate. While playing in a bowling league in 1968 she met the love of her life, Dorian, and they were married in 1970. Together they continued to enjoy many hobbies including golf, curling, camping and traveling. They had two children together as well as three grandchildren, all of whom were a source of great pride. Bernice loved to sing and was a member of the Sweet Adelines International Prairie Gold Chorus group with whom she participated in competitions throughout North America. In her later years she enjoyed playing games, reading, watching her favorite television shows and winter getaways to Hawaii and Arizona.
The family would like to thank the staff at College Park Retirement Residence, the RQHR Home Care team, and the doctors and nurses at Regina Pasqua Hospital 3D for their care and compassion. A private, invitation-only MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM. To join us in celebrating Bernice’s life, please go to www.facebook.com/clcregina to watch the memorial service live (Facebook is not required to access this service.) Private family interment to follow at Regina Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernice’s memory may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernice Lucille Hassard November 18th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan