BERNICE (BEA) BELL (COLEY)

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BERNICE (BEA) BELL (nee COLEY) Peacefully, on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at St. Boniface General Hospital, with family by her side, Bernice Bell passed away at the age of 84 years. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Barbara Nicolson (Grant), son James, sister-in-law Mary Coley, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1975, and brothers Norman and Raymond Coley, sister-in-law Donna Coley. Mom was full of joy and life and was very active until recently. Her optimism and positive attitude, especially in light of health challenges in the last couple of years, was an inspiration to her children and to those around her. The family thanks her home care workers and all the wonderful staff at St. Boniface Hospital, especially Dr. Guzman. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Home. At Mom's request, cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation, 409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2J 9Z9, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or a charity of your choice. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2010