Bernadette
Mary
Bryans
(Zettell)
Bryans, Bernadette Mary (nee Zettell)
Passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on October 31, 2011 after a brief illness.
Having enjoyed retired life in Ayr the past several years along with her husband Alex, Bernadette found a second career doing service work as a Sister of Jehovah Witness to which she converted in her later life.
Survived by her parents Jerry and Loretta Zettell of Goderich, sister Susan Zettell and husband Andy Watt of North Shore, NS, Anne Knittle and husband Peter of Brucefield, Nancy Zettell Pope and husband Rick of Ottawa, Jackie Howey and partner Mark Poser of Kitchener. Brothers Patrick and partner Cindy Friolet of Kitchener, Jim of Kitchener and Jerry of Cambridge.
Bernadette leaves behind two loving daughters, Tiffany Klassen and husband Heinz of Kitchener; Kristine Collar and partner Tom Garland of Colborne. Blessed with five grandchildren, Erik and Lindsey Klassen and Nathan, Michael and Abigail Garland. Fondly remembered by her many Brothers and Sisters in service and the Fellowship of Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall.
Bernadette was predeceased by her infant child, Sarah Collar and her brother Tom.
Bernadette’s life will be celebrated at Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Friday, Nov. 4 at 2 PM, also at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness (143 King Edward St. Paris) on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 PM. All are welcome to attend.
The family will honour Bernadette’s wishes for cremation. Donations to the Carcinoid-Neuroendocrine Tumor Society Canada (www.cnetscanada.org) or Cambridge Memorial Hospital (www.cmh.org).