Mary Bernadette Bona
May 30, 1958 – May 07, 2020
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It is great sadness that we, the family of Bernadette, announce her passing on May 7, 2020. She passed peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Halifax, on May 30, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Annie Elsie (Burkey) and Francis A. Smith.
Bernadette is survived by her loving and supportive husband of 39 years, Donald; daughter, Leigh Anne (Stuart) Thompson of Lower Sackville; son, Derrick (Angie) of Eastern Passage; grandchildren, Reece and Hannah, Samantha and Andrew.
She is also survived by her sister Mary Lou Rogers (Bedford); brother Wayne (Glynnis) Berthier of Bedford; brothers-in-law Stanley (Michelle) Bona, David (Gladys) Bona, Billy Bona; sisters-in-law Anne (Danny) Landry, Hazel (Glen) Pottie and Madeline Nobrega (Joe).
She was predeceased by her sister, Claudine Homer; brothers-in-law, Gerry Homer and Wayne Rogers; sister-in-law Margaret Bona; mother and father-in-law, Sophie Beatrice and Fred C. Bona.
Special thanks for the nurses and doctors at Strait Richmond Hospital who were so wonderful to Mom during her short illness, VON nurses and continuing care.
To Dr. DeRoche and Dr. Cooper, thank you for your exceptional care, compassion and understanding over the last few months; we are so appreciative; Leah, you are wonderful! Thank you for your care, compassion and kindness. You are meant to be a nurse and you excel at this; Laura, you and Mom formed a special bond that can never be broken. Thank you for being you and looking after my precious Momma. We welcome you into our family with open arms.
Mom was a kind, loving and caring soul, who would help anyone in need. She believed in kindness, was a great listener, and gave the most wonderful hugs.
Momma Bear, I will miss our daily video chats, your advice and your ability to always make things seem not so bad.
“Loved you yesterday,
Love you still,
Always have and
Always will”
Arrangements have been entrusted to Green’s Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St., Port Hawkesbury. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Celebration of Life and burial will take place at a later date. Donations made be made to Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Bernadette Bona May 30 1958 May 07 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia