BENNS, Bernice Bernice Merle Benns, of Mount Forest, passed away on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Benns. Loving and devoted mother to Katherine Murphy (Gerald) of Meaford, Barbara Rogers (Ronald) of Cambridge, Christopher Benns (Darlene) of Greenville, North Carolina, and Mary Feairs (Travis) of Mount Forest. Proud and cherished grandmother of Sean Murphy, Melissa Lamont (Corey), Jennifer Bain (Jason), Elizabeth Follings (Chris), Kristina Martens (Adam), David Rogers, Brian Benns (Julie), Laura Benns (Danny), Eric Benns, Claire Johnson (Greg), Evan Johnson, and Cole Feairs. Caring great-grandmother of nine. Bernice is survived by her sister-in-law June Ross and brother-in-law Harry Clark. Predeceased by sisters Viola Rhodes, Grace Bradford, Joyce O’Donnell, brothers Arthur Allen, Clarence Allen, sister-in-law Loretta Clark, and brother-in-law George Ross. Bernice was a dedicated member of the CWL for over sixty years, and enjoyed many friendships and the community she had in Mount Forest. Friends called at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Monday, June 4th, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, 230 Queen Street East, Mount Forest on Tuesday, June 5th at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation or St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
