The family of Beryl Millward (nee Bennett) sadly announces her passing on May 15th at Berkley Care Centre in North Vancouver after living a full and productive 93 years. She was fiercely independent and had reluctantly left her cozy home of 65 years in Caulfield, West Vancouver, only one month earlier.
She was predeceased by her husband Gordon and their son Brent, and is survived by daughters Wendy (Bob) and Judy, grandchildren Wes (Amy), Curtis (Lindsay), Mackenzie (Trevor) and Carlin and Trevor (Victoria) and Spencer, five great grandchildren, and many other relatives, as well as many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Beryl was sharp, vivacious and stylish and would light up any room she entered. She had a long career as a medical office manager and was community minded and socially active throughout her life. Her proudest role, however, was that of the central figure and anchor of her family. “Nanny Beryl” was much loved by us all and will be forever dearly missed.
A celebration of her life will be held at the family home at a date to be announced.