BURNS, Bernadette; Passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Saturday, October 1st, 2016. Bernadette Geraldine Burns (nee Garvey), of Simcoe and formerly of Goderich and Mildmay, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Raymond Burns. Proud mother of Patrick Burns and his wife Judy of Mount Forest, Theresa and her husband Gary Kloepfer of Goderich, John Burns and his wife Catherine of Campbell River, British Columbia, Dennis Burns and his wife Chrysta of Thunder Bay, Wayne Burns of Calgary, Alberta, Stephen Burns and the late Mary Ann Burns (September 11, 2016) of Simcoe. Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Dear sister of John Garvey and his wife Catherine and Mary and her husband Joe Stroeder all of Hanover. Predeceased by parents Ambrose and Marie Garvey and her siblings Bernard Garvey, Reta Fortney, Frank Garvey, Jerome Garvey, Patrick Garvey, Leona Grubb, Helen Hinsperger and Raymond Garvey. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Thursday, October 6th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m., with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary of the Purification Roman Catholic Church, Mount Forest on Friday, October 7th at 11:30 a.m., with visitation prior to Mass from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Kenilworth. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to your local Catholic Church or to the Fatima Centre (Fort Erie) would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the England Funeral Home. To read a memorial tribute or to leave an online condolence or memorial donation please visit www.englandfuneralhome.com.
