Edward “Bernie” Hancocks
1950-2020
On Saturday, April 4th, the Hancocks family lost their partner,
father, brother, mentor, and friend. Always a smile, a man of few
words but when he spoke, you listened, Bernie passed away at the age
of 69.
Born to his parents, Wilf and Joyce Hancocks, on Oct 31, 1950 in
Keithley England, Bernie married the love of his life, his highschool
sweetheart, Janeen (Winn) in 1971. Together since the age of 14 when
he carved their initials side by side into the park bench at Hancock
pool, Bernie and Janeen were to celebrate their 49th wedding
anniversary on July 17, 2020.
Family was everything to Bernie. Proud father of Ben and his wife
Melissa of South River, and his daughter Erin of Waterloo, and his
beloved dog Sophie. Adoring Papa to his grandchildren Elizabeth, Ben,
Abbey, and Charlie, and best friend to his brothers Jack (Linda) and
Ted (Rose). Pre-deceased by his father (Wilf), mother (Joyce),
father-in-law (Robert Winn), and grandson (Alexander Wendling).
Bernie was known for his love of baseball, coaching in the Cambridge
Minor Baseball league. His love of golf was also a way that he
connected with many family and friends.
Thank you to the amazing nurses on 2B Med CMH for their loving care,
and our wonderful neighbours Paul and Mary for all of their help.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life and everything that
Bernie was will take place at a later date when it is safe to do
so.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society and The Heart and
Stroke Foundation.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edward Bernie Hancocks 19502020..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario