NOAKES, Bernadette (Bernie) - ANNE Born Bernadette Anne Le Gier in Toronto, ON on May 7, 1941, Bernie passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer at Michael Garron Hospital on April 7, 2019.
Bernie, predeceased by her siblings John, Frances and Mary, was the sister of Christopher (Donna); the loving mother of Keith (Betty), Kenneth (Amy), Christopher (Rebekah), Craig (Janice) and Kelsey (Jim); aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; and proud grandmother of Ethan, Simon, Brooklyn, Emily, Crispin and Eila.
Bernie and ex-husband Brian (died April 15, 2017) raised their children in Toronto in humble surroundings but always supplied the necessities of a good life.
When her children were toddlers she ran a daycare out of her home sharing her love with numerous other children, all treated as if they were her own. Bernie had many occupations in addition to raising her children.
Mom, you were our rock, our safe haven in a storm and you will never be forgotten.We love you.
A celebration of Bernie's life will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Legion Branch, 345 Hall, 81 Peard Rd., East York, ON, from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Bernie's name would be appreciated .
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