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.
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Leave a tributeMs. Bernice
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In my Father's house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to perpare a place for you.
And if I go and perpare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." (John 14:1-3)
I met Ms. Maccolm-Edwards on several occasions when she would visit
her daughter and son-in-law in Savannah Georgia, she was a pleasant
person, and loved her family and cats.
A Poem COMETO ME
God saw that she was getting tired and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her and whispered "Come To Me."
With tearful eye He watched and saw her passed away.
Although you loved her dearly, but God loved her best, she
could not stay on this earthly place.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke your hearts to prove to you, He only take the best.
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Berenice Alicia Malcolm-Edwards
Looking at her pictures, I can see, how much love she shared with her children and grandchildren.
I lost my Father three years ago, it was absolutely devastating, like, a piece of my "Forever can remember", life taken from me. Just know that God has your "piece", He will use it, to fill his mansion with another Angel, Ms. Berenice's spirit will live on forever.
How Blessed, to have such wonderful memories, and know your Mother will always be watching over you all.
Happy Birthday, Ms. Berenice
After 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 fun times together. At that time, “B” was busy raising her two younger children, Gary and Monique, for whom she cared.
For the most part, “B” was mild-mannered, but spoke with boldness whenever she had something to say, even if she “shot first and asked questions later.” After I returned to school and started working evenings, she and I seldom saw each other, and spoke frequently on the phone. I recall any time I called her after 8:00 PM, 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 busy schedule, she should appreciate the fact that I had been thinking of her. However, I later learned that her reason for going to bed early was to get up at 4:00 AM to feed her 17 strayed cats. Oh yeah, “B” was a cat lady.
Not only was "B" a loving mother, but also grandmother, sister and aunt and visited with her family every chance she got. I would be remiss if I did not mention that “B” was also a caretaker. I especially recall watching her struggle with her own health, spending many nights in the emergency room, at least two-three times a week, while caring for her late husband.
“B” loved to cook and was quick at it. She and I always went grocery shopping together, especially in preparation for our holiday dinner. She cooked American meals while I cooked her favorite West Indian dishes. "B" was well-read and could always be found reading a book. She and I enjoyed talking about politics and the election process. A couple of years ago, we worked together as poll inspectors on Election Day, at my precinct. Our last time together was when I was downsizing from my house. She came down and helped me back up all my fragile items. That's when I first met her youngest grandson whom we took shopping at the mall.
When I first heard of "B's" illness, I visited with her a couple of times. Although it was sad to watch her lying there, I'm glad I did. She remained constant on my mind because we are only several months apart in age. You begin to reflect when death gets close to home. Moreover, I was astound because I thought her condition had been a thing of the past. Once she started to decline, I visited with her again, and before I could see her again, she went 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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Mommy's Memorial 8/8/2015
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
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!!!!
“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!