Bernice Violet Miller

She was born on March 27, 1914 in Aylsworth, ON to the late Fred and Mabel Hendren. On June 21, 1950 Bernice married Robert (Bob) Miller and they took up residence on their farm in LaVallee, where they lived for almost 30 years. Bernice liked to work in her garden, she enjoyed knitting, embroidering, and reading; especially poems. She enjoyed receiving and writing letters and cards from many relatives and close friends. Bernice never forgot a birthday or special occasion. Bob and Bernice moved to Fort Frances in May of 1980. She was a member of Rainy Crest Club 27. As Bernice’s health failed she moved to Rainycrest. She enjoyed her time there and was an active participant in many of the home’s activities.

Bernice was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob); her sisters Laura Kjerstad and Mary Ellen Munro(Jim); her brothers Hilliard and Gordon Hendren; her brother-in-laws Geo Ossachuk, Jim Munro, Louis Schaber, Einar Kjerstad, Henry, Clifford, Holmes, James and William Miller; sisters-in-law Irene Hendren, Lydia Link and Edna, Bethel and Mrytle Miller(Brown) and her favourite niece Janice Ross.

She is survived by her son Jim (Mary) Munro and their children Jonathan and Mark; sister Elva Ossachuk as well as numerous nieces and nephews on both the Miller and Hendren sides.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ontario. Reverend Barbara Miller will officiate with interment in the Devlin Cemetery in Devlin, ON.

The pallbearers will be Gary Miller, John Ross, Keith Munro, Jack Munro, Jonathan Munro, and Mark Munro.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to Rainycrest Long Term Care, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice, c/o Green Funeral Home, 600 Reid Avenue, Box 427, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8