Obituary of Bernice Marie Cuninghame

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bernice at the age of 81 years, on Friday, June 26, 2020. Bernice was born in St. Louis, Du Kent, New Brunswick on December 25, 1938 and was raised by her grandmother Claira Vautour, whom she loved dearly. Bernice moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1954 to be with her family and help with her younger siblings. Bernice is predeceased by her mother Justine and father Cyril Helbren; her youngest sister Heather Berteotti; her daughter-in-law Morgana; brothers-in-law Grant McBride, Grant Sherwood; and her nephew Gary Brayshaw. Bernice is survived and sadly missed by her common law husband David Cuninghame and would have celebrated their 52nd Anniversary on August 11, 2020. Bernice and David raised four children who loved her dearly, daughter Jean Poole; sons Bill (Patti), Ken and Len Furber. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Chris and Pamela Poole, Daniel and Curtis (Amy) Furber; including her great grandchildren Makayla and Cameron Poole, and, Leyton and Hadley Furber. She will also be missed by her sisters Geri (Ian McKinnon), Claudette (Lloyd Glutting), Joan Brayshaw (Bill Campbell), Janice Sherwood, Eileen McBride; brothers Reg (Diana), Eric (Cathy), Marc (Denise), Greg (Kathy); and many nieces and nephews. Bernice worked in the service industry as a waitress for approximately 20 years and loved working with people in the various places she worked. In 1979-1999, Bernice and Dave moved to Jamaica and had the adventure of a lifetime managing a beautiful resort in Negril called Tensing Pen. They met and loved many people from all over the world and to this day, Bernice is remembered for being tolerant of everything, so kind, warm and friendly. She is loved by everyone up and down the west end road of Negril. Every time Bernice came to Winnipeg, she would gather shoes, clothing, toys and anything she felt the people of Jamaica needed, especially for the children. She will always be known for having a huge heart and as a very caring individual. Bernice is loved dearly and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.