Bernice TATE

TATE, Bernice, 86, of Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow and formerly of South Lochaber, Guysborough Co. died on September 4, 2010 in the Glen Haven Manor.

Born in South Lochaber she was a daughter of the late Geordie and Edna (Smith) Malloy. She devoted her working life to her family as a homemaker. Bernice had a great love for animals. She cared for stray cats and fed wild birds and raccoons. During the second world war Bernice knitted socks and mittens for soldiers serving overseas and also corresponded with soldiers who replied to the notes she tucked inside of her knitting.

She is survived by daughter Sharon J. Tate, New Glasgow; sons: Terrance, South Lochaber, Dennis (Maria), Indian Harbor Lake; grandchildren: Jacki (Dave MacKenzie), Beverly (J.D. Brown), Zachary, Abigail; great grandson, Shawn; step-grandsons: Juan Martin, Nicholas; former daughter-in-law Jane, Mulgrave.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert and brother William.

Visitation today ( Monday )in C.L.Curry Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 and 7to 9 pm. Graveside service Tuesday at 2 pm in Stewart Cemetery, South Lochaber, with Rev. Freda Steeves presiding. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. or Canadian Red Cross. Online condolences at www.clcurry.com