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ECKEL: (Ferg) Bernice Eckel

December 17, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

ECKEL: (Ferg) Bernice Eckel

Suddenly at Florida Hospital of Tampa, on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Bernice Alice (Ferg) Eckel, of R.R. 1 Bayfield, passed away in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Charles Eckel. Dear mother of Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel of Zurich and Debbie and Pat Fleuelling of St. Thomas. Loving Grandmother of Kraig Eckel and Laura Geoffrey, Jaime Eckel, Terry Milli and Lorraine Anderson, and Ashley Milli. Great-grandmother of Koleson, Tucker and Hunter Eckel, Christian and Ava Milli and Latesha, Mya, Jalissa and Deja Milli. Sadly missed by the Eckel family and her many friends. Predeceased by her parents Blighton and Alice (Bailey) Ferg. Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich, Ont on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Mr. Colin Snyder officiating. Spring interment Bayfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetic Association or a charity of one’s choice.

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    January 11, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    Condolence From: Wayne & Barb O’Rourke
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

    Condolence From: Howie & Connie Frohlich
    Charlie, sending love and our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bernice was an amazing woman and we were blessed to have her as our friend. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Condolence From: Jim & Eleanor Weigand
    Charlie and family, Sorry to hear of your loss . We had some good times at Miller Lake snowmobiling and four wheeling. God bless.

    Condolence From: bob and carol johnston
    charlie and family our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time in your lives.
    Bob and carol

    Condolence From: Donna O’Brien
    Charlie,Doug and Debbie and families.I am so sorry for your sudden and sad loss!Treasure all your good memories,they will bring much solace in the days ahead.Sincerely,Donna

    Condolence From: Paul & Sue Corriveau
    Charlie, Doug, Betty Lynn and Deb please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Bernice. We are not able to attend the funeral due to us leaving for Florida our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    Paul, Sue and Family

    Condolence From: Dan and Linda Crerar
    So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts.

    Condolence From: Paul and Joan Ducharme
    Charlie , Doug Bettlyn,Debbie and family members, Sorry to hear Bernice Death. Enjoyed our visit at your home this summer. Love and prayers
    To all of you.

    Condolence From: Jeff & Martha
    Doug, Betty Lynn & family,
    It was sad to hear off the recent loss of your mom. Martha and my thoughts go out to you during this difficult time.
    Jeff & Martha

    Condolence From: Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
    Charlie, Doug, Betty Lynn, Debbie, Pat and families. We are so sad to hear of Bernice’s sudden passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff and Lorraine

    Condolence From: Jim Oesch
    Charlie ,Doug and Deb and family,,, i want to extend my deepest condolences and prayers for you all at the loss of your wife and mother. it is sad to know of the loss you all are going through.i remember Bernice as the greatest loving person and never lost her smile .There are really good memories of us all
    growing up as a great bunch of friends , and that is in my heart, LOVE you all ,God Bless

    Condolence From: Kevin & Janet McKinnon
    Condolence: Doug & Betty Lynn & family Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad time. Keep all the great memories close to your heart.

    Condolence From: Phil and Lisa Dietrich
    Charlie, Doug, BettyLynn, Debbie, Pat and families. We were so sad to hear of Bernice’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am truly going to miss our little chats up at mom and dad’s. With sincere and heartfelt sympathy, Lisa and Phil.

    Condolence From: Liz Campbell
    Doug, Betty Lynn & families My deepest sympathy on your loss. Cherish all your memories and hold each other tight over this season. Thinking of you.

    Condolence From: Lloyd and June Cooper
    Our deepest sympathy to the Eckel Family. Cherish your memories they last forever. Thinking of you all.

    Condolence From: The Parsons
    Doug, Betty Lynn and family Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Hugs to all, Greg, Carrie, Blair & Cassie

    Condolence From: Elaine Clarke
    Doug and Betty-Lynn and family Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Elaine

    Condolence From: George and Grace Telfer
    Sending along our deepest sympathies and may your memories of Bernice comfort you at this time of loss.

    Condolence From: Paul & Debbie Jeffery
    Charlie, Doug, Deb and family, we share your pain as you go through this difficult time. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend is now the brightest star in heaven. You are all in our thoughts and prayers…. hugs to you all. All our love. Paul & Debbie

    The Eckel Family Our sincere condolences to you all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time . Don & Alice Masse

    Condolence From: Judy Willson
    So sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing.Lots of good snowmobiling memories! With caring thoughts, Judy Willson

    Condolence From: Ron and Dianne Ducharme
    Charlie,Doug Debbie and Families We are sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time

    Condolence From: Larry and Lois Jones
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

    Condolence From: Bob and Brenda Morrissey
    So sorry to hear about Bernice. Fond memories from the years at the cottage. She will be missed. Bob and Brenda

    Condolence From: Bob & June Fisher
    Charlie, Sorry to hear of Beatric passing.it really was a shock.She was a wonderful person, we will miss her E mails. To you and your family our sincere sympathies.

    Condolence From: Ron and Karen
    Charlie and family sorry to here of your loss we have never had such good friends as Bernice and Charlie as neighbours and good snowmobiling partners. Our memories of the cottage, blazing a trail through the north not really knowing were we were going but Charlie was in the lead and Bernice riding right behind him as she always did supporting him like she did there whole married life. We spent some time this summer at their Bayfield home what a great couple and Bernice so pleased that she pulled of a surprise party for Charlie,s 75 birthday Thanks Ron And Karen Ash Palmerston

    Condolence From: Lisa Blackmore (McCarter) & Family
    Charlie, Doug, Debbie & Families: So sad to hear about Bernice. I have many many memories of Bernice at your place in Zurich as far back as I can remember! Oh and at both cottages too! The many many nights sleeping in the living room at the old cottage while the men played cards until the wee hours of the morning and Bernice coming out every night to tell you all to go to bed! I will never ever forget those days! You all will have your own memories to keep close to your hearts as well. Thinking of you all at this very trying time. Lisa

    Condolence From: Lawrence&Dianne Becker
    Charles & family Words can not express our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. We loved Bernice and enjoyed our little get togethers.We will miss her so much.With love and affection Lawrence & Dianne

    Condolence From: Steve and Patti Geoffrey
    Dear Charlie, Doug, Betty Lynn , Kraig, Laura, Jamie, Deb and family We are saddened to hear of your sudden loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Please know you are very close in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, strength to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With warm and heartfelt sympathy. Steve and Patti

    Condolence From: Evelyn and Harv
    To Bernice’s family, Sincere sympathy in your great loss. I remember Bernice with fondness and she was a good land lord. May you experience GOd’s peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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