Bernice Hammond

HAMMOND, Bernice Theresa ….

Quietly at home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Bernice Hammond passed away in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late George Edward Hammond (2008). Dear mother of Cathy Leboeuf and her husband Mark, Sandra Hammond-Boyer and her husband Kim, and Nadine Hammond-Melas and her husband Alex. Cherished grandma of Megan (Ryan), Kayla (Jeff), Nicholas (Casey), Nathan and Devon and great grandma of Jackson and Shaelyn. Dear sister of Diane King. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Mary King and sister Barbara Lacey.

Born in Nova Scotia, Bernice relocated to Ontario where she met her husband George. Together they owned a chip wagon and eventually opened Byron Seafood Café. Bernice was an excellent cook, cooking many Sunday roast beef dinners and holiday meals. She poured her love into her cooking. Bernice had a creative side, arranging flowers and making crafts, which led her to many craft shows. In her retirement Bernice took on the role as Grandmother, and it was one she loved most. She thoroughly enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and felt blessed to be their Grandma.

During her final months, her family said that Bernice showed strength and bravery in facing a terminal diagnosis. Her daughter Nadine describes it as pure grace.

Friends are welcomed for visitation on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, from 11am – 12pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 12pm. Interment in Madill Cemetery & Memorial Gardens, Mount Brydges. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Bernice are asked to consider a donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 250 Dundas St. West, Suite 500 Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com