Obituary of Valerie Bernard

We have lost a kind and beautiful woman.

Valerie Persephone Bernard, 73, of Kitchener, passed away peacefully on September 23 2020, at Lanark Place Long Term Care, Kitchener.

Devoted loving mother to Curtis Bernard, Chris Bernard, and Chad Bernard. Dear grandmother to Nevaeh, Aanya, Makayla, Miyah, Jasmyn and Mariah Bernard. Lovingly remembered by her sister Jackie John, Valerie loved all of her children, grandchildren and family.

Valerie was born in Georgetown, Guyana to Eileen King on December 17, 1947. She worked for the police force in Guyana then worked as a P.S.W. until retirement.

Valerie was a long-time and active member of Kitchener Church of God now Kingdom Community International Church. She believed in serving Christ and helping others and found many ways to do so over her lifetime.

She enjoyed her grandchildren, church, teaching Sunday school, sewing, creating beautiful outfits for herself and family and cooking. Her taste in music varied but had to be Christian.

Throughout her life she enjoyed many friendships. She is remembered very fondly – for her kindness, genuine caring and great love for people and Christ.   

Public visitations will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, visitors must please register in advance with the funeral home by calling 519-745-8445.

Valerie’s funeral service will be held at Kingdom Community International Church, 533 Weber St. E., Kitchener, on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, please register in advance with Kingdom Community International Church at 519-745-8561or www.kingdomcommunityintl.ca

The funeral service will be streamed on Kingdom Community International Church’s YouTube and Facebook sites.

Memorial donations may be made to Kingdom Community International Church, as she loved her church and church family immensely. Donations may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

The family wishes to express its gratitude for all the love and support it has received on Valerie’s behalf.