The family announces with sorrow her passing on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at Pioneer Manor, just shy of her 75th birthday. Joining her husband, Roger, predeceased 1984. Mother of Jo-Anne Venne (Daniel), Debbie Joly (Michel), Donald Dupuis (Lori) and Jeff Dupuis. Loving grandmother of Melanie Lewis, Dave Venne, Kevin Joly, Denys Venne, Lisa Venne, Lyne Joly and Eric Joly. Dear sister of Barbara Fortin (late Rene), Vic Lamontagne (Madeleine) Sue Cloutier (late Paul), Diane Lafond (Yvon), Don Lamontagne (Sue), Ray Lamontagne (Judy), Brian Lamontagne (Pauline), Rose-Marie Genereux (Henri). Predeceased by her brother Francis Lamontagne. The family wishes to thank the kind-hearted and dedicated staff at Pioneer Manor (Lodge 2 and Killarney). Special thanks to Bernice's angel, Madeleine Lemire. Family and friends may call on Friday, March 8, 2013 after10am at Théorêt Bourgeois Funeral Home, Sturgeon Falls. Funeral service to follow at 11am in the funeral home chapel, with lunch afterward. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society are greatly appreciated (cheques only).