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Bernadette Mary SIMPSON

1935 - 2023

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Bernadette SIMPSON Obituary

24.09.1935 – 16.12.2023 Peacefully at Strathallan Life Care, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Don, and adored mother and mother-in-law of Donette, and the late George, Debbie and Peter, John and Di, Janine and Gavin, Rachel, Craig and Gina, and Nicola and Jim. Treasured Nanny of Lisette, Oliver and Phoebe, Erin, Nicholas and Alex, Ben, Patrick and Lilly, Annabel, Angus and Harriet, Emma, Matthew and Kate, and George and Isla, and Great-Nanny of Edmund, Charlie and Rose, Poppy and Louie, Madeleine, and Albie and Freddie. We will be celebrating her life with a rosary at 6.00pm on Tuesday, December 19, at Sacred Heart Basilica, Craigie Ave, Timaru, then a Requiem Mass celebrated on Wednesday, December 20 at 1.30pm at Sacred Heart Basilica, Craigie Ave, Timaru. This service can be viewed live at https://betts.co.nz/live-stream/. After the Requiem Mass, the burial will follow at Timaru Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Vincent De Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the Mass. Messages sent to the Simpson family c/- 19 Braemar Place, Marchwiel, Timaru 7910.


Published by Timaru Herald from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernadette SIMPSON

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22 Entries

Lyndsay Clarke

January 9, 2024

Dear Donette and family, sending deepest sympathy and love on the sad loss of your beautiful Mum, a kind, caring, cheerful, positive and lovely person who shared her time, energy and exuberant love of people and life - her smile warmed hearts. Lyndsay Clarke

Margaret and Brian O´Reilly

December 31, 2023

Our deepest sympathy and prayers in the sad loss of a beautiful soul. Bernadette was the most loving, kind and humble lady and we are very grateful to have known her. Our family will always remember her and Don with love, respect and gratitude.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Mel palmer

December 28, 2023

To all the family, sorry to hear of your mums passing....we had many chats when I was visiting my mum at strathallan. A lovely lady. Thoughts to u all, Mel & Bruce Palmer

Kathy & Kevin Walsh

December 27, 2023

Sending love and sympathy to you all. Your mum was such a beautiful, vibrant lady and I am sure she will be sorely missed by you all.

Father Peter Head sm

December 27, 2023

To all the family. I am sorry but I only recently that Bernadette had died. I have very fond memories of Don, Bernadette and the "young family" when I was in Timaru in the early 80's. You can be so proud of your wonderful parents. Bernadette was a wonderful support to so many people including the Marist priests who served at Sacred Heart. May she now rest in peace with Don.

Vonnie Morrison

December 20, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the Simpson family.
Bernadette was a very special person, who over a long period gave her love, time and skills to all her family but also to the community with her enthusiastic positive demeanor, contagious laugh and beautiful smile. You will all treasure lots of fine memories. RIP.

Vonnie & Gary Morrison

Kevin Hanifin

December 19, 2023

To John and Family Deepest sympathy at this sad time

Kevin Hanifin

Bridget Bruin (O'Connor)

December 19, 2023

Deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your dear mother. Bernadette was such a lovely lady, always willing to help others. We always remember her love, kindness and support she gave to our family and the great friend she was to our mother in her time of need. May she rest in peace.

Donna & Eric O'Hara

December 19, 2023

Dear Simpson family our very deepest and sincere sympathy to you all at this time of your dear mums passing.Bernadette will be remembered by many in the parish community.Regards Donna and Eric O 'Hara

Vanessa Reihana

December 18, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeff Marcantelli

December 18, 2023

hi Racheal, I wish to pass my condolences onto you and you family. Am sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. S as I remember her from my RCIA at the basilica and her help she gave my dad in his passing, I appreciate her as a wonderful woman, who would go out of her way to help others. May she rest in peace and God bless you and your family always and forever? Amen

Karen Davidson

December 18, 2023

Such a beautiful lady .my condolences to all

Viv Peebles

December 18, 2023

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. You will all have so many wonderful memories of Bernadette to treasure forever. She will live on in your hearts. Viv and Warren Peebles and family.

Mark Richardt

December 18, 2023

Condolences to your families from Mark and Joan Richardt

Glenys &Colin Hawke.

December 18, 2023

Sending our Condolences to all the families for your loss, a very immediate, stunning ,loving lady.Bernadette will be sadly missed. R I P

Michelle Beckett

December 18, 2023

Deepest Sympathies to the Simpson famies.
We will always remember her trademark infectious radiant smile, such a beautiful lady.
We will treasure the memories of our Mother Daughter outings.
Love Shirl & Michelle
L

Julie Brown Timaru

December 18, 2023

So very sorry to hear that your beautiful mum has passed away, she was always a friendly loving lady .

Paula McErlane

December 18, 2023

So many happy memories of Mum (Nora McErlane) and Bernadette catering for all types of church functions. The fun and laughter was infectious but the job was always done with great efficiency and talent. I treasure your rolled pavlova recipe, Bernadette. Somehow I think there will a little shenanigans in heaven.

Fiona Boulton

December 18, 2023

RIP Beautiful Lady you deserve it

Sharyn Hill formerly Rathgen

December 18, 2023

Such a lovely lady with a wonderful smile. Bernadette was an inspiring member of our Cake Decorators Guild with her loving, caring nature. Deepest sympathy- Sharyn Hill

December 20, 2023

24.09.1935 - 16.12.2023
Dearly loved youngest daughter of Margaret and Jack Daly (Lyalldale), and treasured sister and sister-in-law of Maureen and the late Andy Scott, Brian Daly, Laurence and the late Glenda Daly. Cherished aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
Always loved and remembered. Rest In Peace.

December 20, 2023

24.09.1935 - 16.12.2023

Much loved mother and friend of Rachel, Janine, and Gavin, an adored Nanny of Annabel and Latham Gibb, Angus Duffield, and Harriet Duffield. Beautiful Nanny Bernie of her two special boys, Albie and Freddie.

We will look for the brightest star in the sky and know that it is you, rest peacefully our sweet little lady.

Forever in our hearts.

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Memorial Events
for Bernadette SIMPSON

Dec

19

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Basilica

Craigie Ave, Timaru, Canterbury

Dec

20

Requiem Mass

1:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Basilica

Craigie Ave, Timaru, Canterbury

Funeral services provided by:

Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street PO Box 772, Timaru