Suddenly at Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville, on Thursday, June 21, 2012, Bernice McIntee, in her 83rd year, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Kretsch (2006). Loving mother of Marlene of Stratford; Fran and Gary Groves of Oakville; Edward and Sandy of Vancouver, B.C.; Janice of Owen Sound; Cathy of Orangeville; Lois and Glen Nealy of Cambridge. Fondly remembered by her 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Monday, June 25 from 12 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at one o’clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Lung Association, 573 King Street East, Toronto M5A 4L3 (on.lung.ca) or Bethell Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 75, Stn Main, Inglewood L7C 3L6 (www.bethellhospice.org). Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Helen Reale
Hi there Cathy,
Just wanted to send out a message of condolence to you and your family at this time. Your mom has gone through a long battle for which I am sorry. I send my sympathy out to you today, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen
Doug & Darlene Hall
Dear Marlene, Fran, Ed, Janice, Cathy & Lois,
Darlene & I are very sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. She was a wonderful lady & we have many fond memories of her as well as times spent at the Kretsch house. Our deepest sympathies to your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Doug & Darlene
Cayla Cherry
Cathy,
I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. You were a very strong and an amazing provider. My thoughts are with you and your family during this hard time.
Cayla
Theresa Nicoll
To Cathy
So sorry to hear the loss of your mom. Your mom will always be with you, because its the memories you hold onto. Think of your memories and your mom will always be there with you.
Theresa Nicoll
Julia Ives
Hi Cathy, My thoughts are with you. Its hard to lose your mother. Take care of yourself and remember the good times you shared together. Julia
Joan MacDonald (Horan)
To Marlene and Fran
My sympathies to you on the loss of your mom. I remember her well from our teenage years. We never outgrow the need for our mothers.
Take care.
Joan
Therese Gardner
Cathy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time.
danita hodgson
Cathy, Lois, Janice, Marlene, Fran, and Edward and family So sorry to hear about your mom. I know it must have been a shock to you. I know that words can not take away the pain. Just know my family is thinking of you all. I did not know that she was even in a home. Cathy I called you as soon as I saw it in the paper. I will try you again in the next day or two. Again sorry for your loss.
Alice
Cathy: my prayers are always with you. now more than ever. Your mom was a wonderful, fun, loving person. She will be missed. Cathy you were a wonderful provider for your mom, and you have wonderful memories of her, and the fun times you had with her, She will always be with you. Please take care of yourself, this is what your mom would wish for you.
Cathy
Miss you, Mom. All the good times we had. You are in my prayers