Blanche "Bernice" Butler
November 9, 1931 to January 18, 2021
Obituary
It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Blanche Bernice Butler (Tucker) on January 18, 2021, at the age of 89 years young. Mom is predeceased by her partner and best-friend, Bill Martin (2016) and daughter, Bonnie Butler (2013). Leaving to celebrate her life are son, John Butler (Marina Kocheulova), daughter, Crystal Delaney (George), grandchildren, Crystal Butler (Doug Burke), Adrian Delaney (Ashley Hanlon), Cynthia White (Bryant), and Charlene Ralph (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Kristi Burke and Ellie Ralph; sister, Fern Butler and brother, Mac Tucker; Bill’s children – Steve Beckwith (Judy), Sandra Squires (Dick), Brenda Mate (Fred), and their families, along with numerous friends, nieces, and nephews who loved her dearly. A heartfelt thank you to Moya Tucker for making her daily calls and weekly visits to Mom at Heritage Square Retirement Home. To Roger, Don, and Jim Butler for always checking on her whenever they visited their mom, Fern. And to Jennifer Mate who rarely missed a Thursday call. We would also like to thank Allison, Jane, and all the staff at Heritage Square for the outstanding care, compassion, and respect they showed Mom during the past year.
Following Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, January 20 from 5-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from St. Philip’s Anglican Church on Thursday, January 21 at 10 a.m. with interment to follow in St. Philip’s Cemetery. COVID regulations apply – non-surgical masks are mandatory and social distancing measures in place.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the St. Philip’s Church Fund or a charity of one’s choice.
My heart was saddened when I heard that Bernice “Mrs. Butler” had passed away. For six years I stayed with Bernice (and Bill) while I was working in St. John’s. First at Cumberland Crescent and then at Thorburn Road after we all moved there together. And man was I looked after. I didn’t go hungry by no means, and enjoyed my stay there to the fullest. It was definitely “a home away from home.” She always had cookies and sweets on hand and made the best snowballs. So good, we use her recipe to make them every Christmas to this day.
To Bernice’s family, friends and all who knew this wonderful lady. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies.
Peter Marsh,
Clarenville, NL
Bernice and my mother Margaret o,Keefe where great friends love a dance and a few laughs may she rest in peace. The both of them loved going to salmonier line with my father Frank o,Keefe as well. Bill ,Berneice and father andre having a little drink and a dance as we speak. Joan and I will miss here
The Family of the late Bernice Butler
Our sincere condolences and prayers at this time of great loss in your family—your dear Mother and Grandmother, and Friend, Bernice. We give thanks for her life and witness, and for all that she meant to each one of us. We will miss visiting her and Bill as we did when we were home on holiday. Always happy, always a good laugh, and always full of life and spirit. “May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, and light perpetual shine upon them.” Amen. +
Blessings and love to all.
John and Cynthia.
My sincere condolences to Bernice’s family, I first met Bernice and Bill at the airport, when we were going to Dominican some years back. The fun started then and continued until we came home, and every time I met her after that. Rest In Peace Bernice. ❤️
Crystal and family, so very sorry to hear of your moms passing. My sincere condolences.
Crystal and all of your family
Very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing My deepest condolences to you and your family. I have very fond memories of your mother coming to our house with your grandmother many years ago. She was such a fun loving person and we loved to see her coming.. Of course, Bob and your mother got along so well together . They were so much alike. Always game for anything and always the life of the party. She will surely be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time..
BRENDA (FRELICH) CHANCEY
So sorry to hear about Aunt Bernice’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her and Aunt Fern a few times at Mandy’s. Very funny lady, the life of the party. She will be greatly missed.
You will always be missed, Aunt Bernice! God rest your soul and God bless us all who loved you!
To all of Bernice’s family:
So, so saddened to hear about Bernice’s passing.. She was such a beautiful person. I will never forget our trip to The Dominican Republic. It was fun filled from the minute we left till we got back all because of Bernice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
Deepest condolences to all Bernice’s family. She was a beautiful person inside & out. May she rest in peace & memories of her live forever in your hearts.
Bernice’s family, saddened to hear about Bernice’s
Passing. I have known her for many years , a wonderful lady always a lovely smile and greeting , my prayers are with you all.
Crystal and family
Sorry for you loss, may she rest in peace
To Crystal john and all Bernices family near and far I extend my condolences Bernice was a dear friend of mine as well of as a cousin I loved dearly. many cups of tea and goodies we shared at Vicks place,& so many laughts. I will miss you my sweetie. You are at rest now , no more pain & suffering. . You will make such a beautiful Angel. You are safe in the arms of Jesus.
Safe in the arms of Jesus you are aunt Bernice. I will miss you forever say hi to mom .xxx
I send my deepest condolences to her family. Your mom was a wonderful fun loving person, I have very fond memories of your mom growing up on Thorburn Rd across the street. She is a good friend of my mom and family and will be sadly missed by all who new her. God Rest her soul !!
Sincerely
I send my deepest condolences to her family. Your mom was a wonderful fun loving person, I have very fond memories of your mom growing up on Thorburn Rd across the street. She is a good friend of my mom and family and will be sadly missed by all who new her. God Rest her soul !!
Sincerely
Randy Tucker
Crystal, John and Family ,
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace
To the Butler Family:
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Bernice, who was a dear friend to our Mother, Margaret O’Keefe. It was only this past summer that we visited her. Bernice always laughing and in great spirits. She will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace Bernice!
To Crystal and the Butler Family our sincere sympathy.
It has been hard year for all of us.
Walter and Dorothy Milley
My Deepest Sympathy To All The Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
To Bernice’s family & friends: So sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. She was a very lovely lady always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed dearly at the dances. Think of all your memories & hold them close to your hearts. God bless & Rest In Peace Bernice. Denise (Thorne) & Henry Tucker.
It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my Great Aunt Bernice. Not only was she my Great Aunt because she was my Grandfather’s Sister, but also because she was truly GREAT.
I will always look back fondly at the fun times we shared with her. As a little girl I was witness to the friendship and camaraderie of Aunt Bernice, My Granny (Joan Tucker), Aunt Fern, Aunt Evelyn and Aunt Lil’s gatherings. Whether it was for a cup of tea, sewing or knitting sessions or even just a gab, I always felt privileged to be a part of their group.
My Mom (Mandy Tucker) and I were also lucky enough to live just up the road from her on Cumberland Crescent for many years of my childhood which provided me with the added pleasure of her baby sitting me from time to time, as well as visits and special treats for my best friend Debbie French and myself. Almost every time I would visit, she would make me home made french fries, and set me up on the sofa with her dream interpretation book on my lap (it seemed so big and heavy over the years, yet in later years I realized it was of average size, it was I in fact that was small).
Aunt Bernice treated me so special, she was so complimentary, she continually made me laugh out loud. She always made me feel good about myself. I will forever remember her promising me as a flat chested teenager that one day I would grow big boobs like hers. When I was in my early twenties, I recall asking her why it hadn’t happened yet, to which she replied, “Sadly Susie, I think that ship has sailed”.
Aunt Bernice will always be known as the life of the party, she had the best sense of humour and more energy in her 80’s then I’ve ever had at half her age. She will always remain an inspiration to me as a woman that had the courage to start her life over again later in life, the ability to make any situation fun and like I said earlier, to make others feel great about themselves. My Great Aunt Bernice was truly Great in every way. She will forever be missed.
To the Butler/Tucker families;
We were so very sad to hear of Bernice’s passing. Mom always described Bernice as one of her best friends as a child and always had so much fun whenever she was in her company throughout the years. Over the years, I’ve heard many stories of their adventures as children. She was a sweet, fun loving lady and will be missed.
My deepest condolences to my dear friends, the Delaney family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. May Bernice rest in peace.
To Crystal, John and all of Aunt Bernice’s family. We will all miss Aunt Bernice. She was always so much fun to be around and made each of us feel so special. She made the best tea biscuits ever and often made special cookies for Allie and Gabe, whom she loved dearly..We had so many wonderful times together and will cherish those memories forever. Sincere condolences to you all. God Bless Aunt Bernice. May she Rest In Peace. Doug, Judy & Family.
Sincerest condolences to Adrian and Family. Bernice was larger than life. I will always remember stories of Dad telling us “there was no better dancer than Bernice and she wouldn’t get off the dance floor for the night!” She was always nothing but kind to me and was someone I will always remember as having the biggest heart. Rest In Peace Bernice.
Sincere sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Crystal,, sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom, a very beautiful lady, whom I always cherished a conversation with, back to my childhood., when her and Mom would stop and talk in Church, at the garden party, etc. She had a beautiful smile, always kind words, one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. Condolences also to your family. May she rest peacefully. God Bless.
Sincere condolences. We have many loving years of memories and will cherish them all. Rest easy Aunt Bernice
My deepest condolences to the whole family. Aunt Bernice was always full of life, laughter and love. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered.
Sincere sympathy to all the family. She was a lovely lady and so full of fun. It was always a pleasure to be in her company. She will be missed!
So sorry for your loss.
She was a very sweet lady.
Crystal and Family
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family. May She Rest In Peace!!
Steve and Sandra: Please accept our sincere condolences. Thinking of you at this sad time.
John ,Crystal and Family , our sincere condolences on your moms passing ,we will keep you in our prayers.Fred and Carol penney