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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Berenice Penn Malcolm-Edwards, 66, born on April 11, 1948 and passed away on March 7, 2015. We will remember her forever.


I welcome all of my mothers family, friends, and former colleagues to leave a tribute in her honor, post pictures, or tell stories that we all can read and share the memories.  



A Celebration of Berenice's Life in conjunction with a Memorial Service will be held at a later date in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.   Tentatively planned for August 8th 2015.  Please check this memorial website for confirmed dates.   

Date of 8/8/2015 has been confirmed.  Memorial Service to be held at ChristChurch Methodist located at Market Square, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.


Celebration to be held right after Memorial at Magens Bay Beach.    

March 10
March 10
Hard to believe that his has been 12 years since I have spoken with you. The morning phone calls before I went to work, the late, no later than 7pm calls from you. Everyone knew that your bed time is 8pm :). You are in my heart and head for a lifetime. Missing you everyday! Love your daughter, Monique
May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
Happy Mothers Day Mommy! You are today, tomorrow, forever missed!
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
Mommy, I miss and love you so much there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. I am so honored that I was growing up being your son. You are the most amazing woman I have ever met. You are my queen sometimes I’m having a lot of trouble believing that you’re gone, it bothers me terribly my heart skips a beat. It’s a feeling that I cannot shake. I will love you forever forever forever. I miss you. I love you so much. Getting emotional crying Music in the background really got to me so I have to end it here♥️
April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023
Hey Grandma Happy Heavenly Birthday you are so sweet I remember our long talks and how you motivated me to do my best at everything I do I have not been doing to much trying to get a membership to lose weight at the gym. I remember how you were dedicated to losing weight and staying toned up... I'm also waiting to see if I can pursue my bachelors degree hopefully in August if not ill keep trying till I get there.. I love you Grandma and all the memories we shared together I will cherish I miss you and you will forever have a special place in my heart keep smiling down on me I know you would be proud of me... Happy Heavenly Birthday Grandma from me and my Family Hugs and Kisses!!
April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy!
75 years, wow. I keep imagining what we would be doing had you lived. My life is going well except for a few aches and pains . Im still happy for all you gave and instilled in me to be the survivor I am today. I wish you could see that you raised a resillient and strong daughter. Love you forever and ever. Monique
April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023
Cousin Berenice:

Happy heavenly birthday! I miss your smile, laughter and our talks. I can’t believe it’s 8 years that you left us. Continue to rest in peace.
I love you!
March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023
Grandma I love you and I know your smiling down your my angel I miss you so much. I know your resting so rest dear it's been 8 long years it was tough but I know your safe God Bless you Beautiful hugs and kisses!!! Rest in heaven watch over me we will meet again love you Jasmine
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
3/7/2023 will be 8 years since you passed, 11 years since I heard your voice. Your legacy still lives on through me, you're son's, you're grandchildren, future greatgrands and so on. I think of you often and find myself thinking of how we would have , should have been experiencing aging together. Moving through this live journey together. I needed more time with you.  I love you, miss you, and pray that we meet again in heaven. Monique
May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022
Happy Mothers Day Grandma know I'm late but I love and miss you thinking of you always.   Love Jasmine
May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
Happy Mothers Day Mommy! Its still hard for me to know your gone. I miss you everyday. Mothers day just makes it feel more bittersweet.

Love,
Monique
April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022
Happy Birthday Mommy! 74 years if you lived to 4/11/22. So much you've missed!  I think of you often; especially today. So much you are missing. I will miss you for the rest of my life. Love you, Monique
April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022
Happy 74th grandma, you are missed especially today. In a month I'll be graduating with a degree in political science (like you always wanted probably),but it will be bittersweet not having you there for the moment I walk across the stage. Regardless, I know you are proud of the achievement and the man that I've become.
Love you forever,
April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022
Happy Heavenly birthday, Cuz!

Forever in our hearts!

Love,

Lynette
March 8, 2022
March 8, 2022
Another year has passed since your Heavenly departure. I know that you left us know that your daughter is in good hands and that you are resting in peace,
March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022
S.I.P. Mother Malcolm. Thank you for giving me such a good friend in Monique. Rest well beautiful lady. Rest well.
October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021
Hey Grandma I wanted to tell you I love you so much and although I can't see you now I know one day we will reunite, and I carry you everywhere I go. It is good to know your safe and you have rest. I mourned for years with your passing and it never ends but I'm doing better I'm working for a while then off to pursuing another degree so I'm excited... I know you would be proud of me the time we had was short, but I want you to know your my angel and your always in my heart rest in heaven Beautiful!! I love you so so much more than you will ever know Grandma sending love your granddaughter Jasmine Kisses!!!
April 12, 2021
April 12, 2021
Happy heavenly birthday, Berenice! You are forever missed and loved .

Love,
Cousin Lynette
April 11, 2021
April 11, 2021
Happy Heavenly Birthday mommy! I woke up this morning thinking, this would have been your 73rd birthday. We would have been celebrating as mothers and daughters should. I miss you so much.
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
Hello Mom, we miss you. I know that you are looking down on us and smiling. You are probably laughing at Monique and me and our new kids and the fact that Zane and Quinn developed a love for cats. The impact of the spirit. Gone but never forgot. RIP Ms. Berenice.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Hi Berenice:

Can’t believe you’re gone. I can still hear your laughter and see your smiling face. RIP Cousin. I love ❤️ and miss you!

Love,
Lynette
March 7, 2021
March 7, 2021
6 years since I saw you. 9 1/2 years since I heard your voice. I miss you. Love Monique
December 26, 2020
December 26, 2020
Berenice:

Missed you at Christmas time around the table. I treasure all the memories. RIP.

Love,
Cousin Lynette
December 25, 2020
December 25, 2020
Christmas 2020. Covid 19 pandemic 2020 has been a bumpy ride. Glad your not here to potentially suffer through it but still wish we had more time. Missing you as always. Your loving daughter.
May 10, 2020
May 10, 2020
Happy Mother’s Day! You are in my heart always. Until we meet again.
April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020
Happy heavenly birthday, Berenice. Forever in my heart.
April 11, 2020
April 11, 2020
Happy Heavenly Birthday. We miss you and I know that you are looking down on use with a smile.
April 11, 2020
April 11, 2020
Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy! You would have been celebrating your 72nd birthday. We are experiencing some uncertain times. Corona virus, Covid 19 has affected most parts of the world. This is something I would never have expected to experience in my lifetime. As much as I wish your were here right now I’m relieved that you are not here possibly suffering through this new world we may now have to live through. I miss you! We will meet again. Love your daughter.
March 14, 2020
March 14, 2020
Grandma you will forever be in my heart all the great times we had I cherish everyday. You are truly my friend i am sad that the time was short. I just want you to know I love you and you will forever be missed your heavy on my heart and always will be. My mommy loves you and misses you too.

Love, Jasmine

March 8, 2020
March 8, 2020
RIP Berenice

I can’t believe it’s five years since you are gone. You are forever in my heart ❤️

March 7, 2020
March 7, 2020
Today is 5 years since you departed this life. 8 years since I heard your voice. I’m missing you and wishing you were here with me, for me.

Love you forever.
Your Daughter
November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019
Thinking of you everyday. Wishing you were here so we can grow older together. You would be 71 right now. Missing you so much.
April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019
Happy belated birthday to my beautiful cousin Bernice. May you Rest In Peace. I love you!
April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019
I’m glad you had a good day Monique, I as well. Our mothers were born on the same day and month. I’m sure they are celebrating each and every day in heaven.  I believe that’s what they want us to do. Celebrate the memories from the life we shared with them. And make wonderful new ones with people we love and love us.
April 11, 2019
April 11, 2019
Happy Birthday mommy. Today was a good day. Time does not erase the pain I’m just learning to deal with it.
Miss you!
March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
We Miss and Love You, I see you in Jasmine all the time I know your looking down on her from heaven we hold you close in our hearts always RIH...❤
March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
Today marks 4 years since you departed my life. I miss you everyday. I won’t be sad today. I will celebrate your life and my life with you.
Love you forever,
Monique
December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas Mommy. I’m thinking of you now and always. You are missed.
May 13, 2018
May 13, 2018
Thinking of you. All good memories. You are in my heart always.
Happy Mother’s Day!
April 11, 2018
April 11, 2018
Ms. Bernice, I never had the chance to meet you personally, but your daughter is one of my bestfriends, and speaks very highly of you. As she affectionately refers to you as "mommy". Its amazing how much she look's like you. I wish I had the opportunity to be in your presence, but for now I will rejoice on your memories. Happy Birthday Ms. Bernice!!
April 11, 2018
April 11, 2018
Happy 70th Birthday Mommy! Thinking of you, wishing we were spending this day together. Gone but never forgotten. Love your daughter Monique
March 10, 2018
March 10, 2018
Continue to allow the light of your mother to shine by paying tribute to your mother. She will be forever missed, but know that heaven, indeed, gained an angel!
March 7, 2018
March 7, 2018
3 Year’s who you departed this world. My prayer is that you are out of pain, and in the hands of the Lord. Missing you, loving you.
May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017
Happy Mother's Day. I spent today consciously not allowing myself to be sad. I miss you everyday. Until we meet again Mommy.
April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017
Happy born day in heaven, Ms. B. That beautiful smile is missed!
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
Happy Birthday Mommy! Today would have been your 69th b-day. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You are my heart, my light. Your beauty, light, sense of humor, giving nature is missed by all your family and friends. Until we meet again. Love your daughter, Monique
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
Happy birthday to my beautiful cousin. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Forever missed!
March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017
Monique has a picture of her mother in her house that I absolutely adore. It is a black and white picture of Miss Berenice when she was younger. Her skin is simply flawless and that smile is breathtaking! To be honest, there was not much difference in that picture than when she left this heavenly earth. However, not only did she have esthetic beauty, she had internal beauty as well. While I wish she were still here for her family and friends, I am comforted by the fact that she is in a much better place. Though you are missed Miss Berenice, your place in heaven is well-deserved!
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March 10
March 10
Hard to believe that his has been 12 years since I have spoken with you. The morning phone calls before I went to work, the late, no later than 7pm calls from you. Everyone knew that your bed time is 8pm :). You are in my heart and head for a lifetime. Missing you everyday! Love your daughter, Monique
May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
Happy Mothers Day Mommy! You are today, tomorrow, forever missed!
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
Mommy, I miss and love you so much there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. I am so honored that I was growing up being your son. You are the most amazing woman I have ever met. You are my queen sometimes I’m having a lot of trouble believing that you’re gone, it bothers me terribly my heart skips a beat. It’s a feeling that I cannot shake. I will love you forever forever forever. I miss you. I love you so much. Getting emotional crying Music in the background really got to me so I have to end it here♥️
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Mommy's Memorial 8/8/2015

March 6, 2016

On 8/8/15 family and friends gathered on St. Thomas USVI to honor Berenice and send her home.  Childhood friends, cousins, etc. were in attendance to share memories and wonderful stories of your life mommy.  Bringing you back home to rest with your parents would have been your ultimate wish so your brothers, sisters, and I arranged to ensure this happened.  Your childhood church was beautiful and full with people wanting to honor you.  Your best friend Doris spoke on you from childhood to adulthood. Your cousins Maureen, Lorraine, and Lynette were in attendance.  Maureen ensured that arrangements would have been to your liking.  Your sisters, and brother Aunt Tosie, Aunt Louise, and Uncle Calvin were with me from the beginning until the end.  They truly love and miss their "Berry" We held your repass at your favorite beach, Magens Bay.  It was a beautiful day!

Truly Missed

April 20, 2015

My son and I had the privilege to meet Mrs. Bernice several years ago, and we fell in love with her that very day!  She has this infectious personality that just wanted to be in her presence.   She kept me in tears from laughing so hard lol.  As quick as she would have you laughing she would enlighten you about life that would make you think.  She fell in love with my son and so did he, he started calling her his grandmother too.  He would say she is so cool to be a grandma!!! She is a genuine person, she made me feel like family.   I am happy to have been in her presence to be able to share my story.  You are truly missed but not forgotten!!!! 

March 31, 2015

“B,” as I so affectionately called her, my cousin, my friend, will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched. As cousins, “B” and I became close in junior high. I can remember many things we did together. I especially recall when “she and I double-dated on several occasions." Even though we both knew that staying out beyond our curfew would get us in trouble with our parents, we did it anyway. We got whupped and giggled about it the following day. “B” moved to New York after her son, Tyrone was born.

Upon graduating from high school, I moved to New York and reconnected with her. As luck would have it, I lived with my brother, whose home was within walking distance of hers. In fact, my bus stopped directly in front of her building, which enabled us to spend lots of fun times together. At that time, “B” was busy raising her two younger children:  Gary and Monique.

For the most part, "B" easy going but spoke with boldness whenever she had something to say, even if she “shot you first and asked questions later.” After I returned to school and started working evenings, she and I seldom saw each other, but boy did we talk frequently on the phone. And don’t even think of calling her after 8:00 PM because she would ask, “Why are you calling so late?” “Child, I’m sleeping and I’ll talk to you in the morning.” I often reminded her that given my then busy schedule, she should appreciate that I had been thinking of her. Later on, I learned that her primary reason for going to bed so early was to get up at 4:00AM to feed herl strayed cats and rumor had it that there 19 of them. Oh yeah, “B” was a cat lady.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and visited with her family every chance she got. I would be remissed if I did not mention “B” was also a caretaker. I especially recall watching her struggle with her own asthmatic condition in and out of the emergency room two-three times a week, while at the same time caring for her late husband.  I used to say to myself, boy she's good, there's definitely a reward in heaven for her.

“B” loved to cook and she was quick at it. She and I always went grocery together especially around the holidays. She cooked American meals while I cooked her favorite West Indian dishes. She was an avid reader and could always be found reading a book, which she often read in a day. She and I enjoyed discussing politics and the election process. A couple of years ago, she and I spent the day working together at the polls in my neighborhood. The last time I saw her was when I was downsizing from my house.  I can recall she helped me pack quite a bit thaat day while we both caught up on family life.  I remember we took a break, had lunch went shopping for her grandson -- I believe that was Zane.  She wanted to head back home a little early to feed, you guessed it, her cats, so I dropped her off at the train station.  

When I received word of her sudden illness, I was astonished because I was certain her illness had become one of her past. Since then she remained constantly on my mind because for one thing she and I are only several months apart in age. I visited with her a couple of times and although they were sad visits for me, I am so glad that I did. Most recently, when I learned that her condition had begun to decline, I visited with her. As I was arranging to visit with her yet again, I received the news that she had gone home to be with the Lord. “B” put up a good fight, but she is in a much better place now. May her soul be at peace!

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