Obituary of Bernadette Howson

HOWSON, Bernadette "Bernie" Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Friday morning, June 5th, 2015; Bernadette Howson of Braeside passed away following a lengthy illness. She was 79. Daughter of the late Maxwell and Agatha Hancock (of Newfoundland). Bernadette was married to Ray for almost 59 years. Dearly loved mother of Stephen "Howsy" Howson of Rhoddy's Bay and Kimberley "Kim" Lanouette (Marvin Vanderbeck) of Braeside. Cherished and proud "Nanny" of Paul and Chantal Lanouette. Dear sister of Barry, Alvin "Bud", Joseph, Tom and Georgina, all of Newfoundland. Predeceased by her twin, Bernard, brothers Ron and Archie as well as sisters: Shirley, Molly and Betty. Bernadette will be long remembered as a tireless volunteer at Branch 174 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Arnprior. A loyal Ottawa Sens fan has earned her wings and flown home. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 9:45 until 10:45 and where a service to honour and remember Bernadette will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o'clock. Interment Sand Point Public Cemetery, Rhoddy's Bay. In memoriam donations to Roger's House would be appreciated. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion will assemble at the funeral home for a tribute service on Sunday afternoon at 1:30. GO SENS GO!