Isnor, Bernice Lillian – passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 in Russell Court in Shannex Moody Hall Complex, Halifax at the age of 104.
She was born in Italy Cross to Robie and Olive (Smeltzer) Herman.
Mom is lovingly remembered by sons, Ronald (Heather), Robert (Marian), Carl (Wanda), Paul, Gordon (Sharon); sister-in-law, Charlotte Herman; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, 9 great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by husband, Ronald in 1988; daughters-in-law, Donna and Alice; brothers, Charles, Emerson, James, Eldon, Malcolm; and sisters, Freda, Doris, Norma and Audrey.
She completed her early education in Italy Cross, her senior in Bridgewater and her RN’s at The Nova Scotia Hospital in Dartmouth.
After her marriage, she was a stay-at-home Mom raising her boys on the farm as family was extremely important to her. After her boys left the nest, she upgraded her nursing license and worked as an RN until retirement.
Mom was a member of Gays River United Church, The Rebecca Lodge and Canadian Cancer Society.
Her extraordinary memory served her well answering genealogical questions, solving crossword puzzles and winning card games. She loved to knit - many sweaters, pairs of socks and mittens came off those needles.
A very special thanks to Dr. Iain MacNeil and to all the staff at Russell Court in Moody Hall for their care of Mom.
Cremation has taken place.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
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