It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bernadette (Bernie) Haley-Lafreniere. She was born to life on February 17, 1958, in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland. She was born to Eternal Life on Monday, April 24, 2017, at her home in Chelmsford, Ontario after a valiant and courageous struggle with multiple health issues. She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Ronald Lafreniere, her daughter Natalie, son Robert and son Allan (Allison). She will be forever remembered by her granddaughter, Aryanah, with whom she shared an incredible bond and will be missed by her grandson, Albert Jack (AJ).
Bernie was predeceased by her father and mother, James and Rita Haley. She was also predeceased by her sister, Beth Haley-Critch (Gord). She will be remembered fondly and lovingly by her mother-in-law, Fernande Lafreniere. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Fernand Lafreniere.
Bernadette was thrilled to call herself the "middle child" in our large family of nine children. Her siblings include Barbara Lambe (John), Eric Haley (Melita), Kathy Roberts (George), Jim Haley (Diane), Celeste Norman (Wayne), Brian Haley (Carol) and Zoena. Also left to mourn are her sisters-in-law, Colette (Ed) Pividori and Joanne Good. Predeceased by sister-in-law Pauline St. Onge. Her many nieces and nephews will never forget her many kindnesses to them over the years and will remember her with love and affection.
Cremation has already taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691 Regional Road 15, Chelmsford, Ontario, on Friday, April 28, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. In Bernadette's memory, donations may be made to the Diabetes Canada by cheque or online at www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca.
"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears
But laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you
I loved you so - 'twas Heaven here with you"
Isla Paschal Richardson