This memorial website was created in memory of Bernice Swann, 66, born on October 30, 1949 and passed away on June 27, 2016.
Bernice's Funeral will be Tuesday 19th of July at 12.15pm at the Salisbury Crematorium Barrington Road SP1 3JB.
Bernice was a beautiful, kind, caring, generous lady. She is considered a Hero to many, having overcome many obstacles in her early years, to build a beautiful life with her husband & soulmate of 36 years, Brian. She loved her furbabies dearly (Jaydee, Ketchup, Hedi & Merlin). She lived life to the fullest, despite battling cancer several times. She wrote a book-I Will Survive: My Personal Fight with the Big C, that has been an inspiration to so many. She will be greatly missed, although I know that she will be near to all of us, if we just look for her.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Bernice:
http://www.salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk/donate/donate
Tributes
Leave a tributeRest in peace dear Bernice for you are truly both much loved and greatly missed. xx
Always in our thoughts xxxx
Remembering you with Love xxxx
Love always Paula and Charlie xxx
I wish I could have gotten to know you so much better, but I do know you were very well loved by all and that your journey is now over and you are with all in heaven.
God be with the family during this time. Sending much love, hugs, and prayers your way.
Nature produces art in all sorts of form.
So it sure produced a masterpiece the day that you were born.
For you lit up so many lives during your time on earth.
Bringing joy to everyone from your day of birth.
During your life's journey, your soulmate appeared by your side.
And from then on, not far away, was a smile a 'mile' wide.
Now your life's journey has ended, it's hard not to shed a tear.
Yet, I don't feel you have left us. I feel you are quite near.
Locked in the hearts of those who loved you most;
And within the friends that held you dear.
Sadly gone, but will never be forgotten.
Suzanne, Bob, & Tilly. xx
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day..
Unseen, unheard but always near,
still loved. still missed and very dear...
I will never forget you, all my love precious and courageous lady...Debs xx
Here it goes...I will remember Bernice as a survivor, warrior, fighter, risk-taker, a woman who sought out joy and adrenaline combined as she set about conquering her ambition's list.
A woman who loved with fierce devotion her husband and soulmate Brian, her family and friends.
A woman dedicated to her love for her fur family, the many in her life.
A woman who filled the world with her infectious laughter, while also sharing the sweetness she possessed.
I will always remember and cherish the kindness in her heart. Many times she would share a special picture of Ketchup and say " For you Sharon"
Though Bernice and I did not have the chance to meet in person, we shared a mutual love of cats and met through The Turkish Van Cat Club, a Facebook community page.
Over the years of knowing Bernice and learning more about her through her book that she wrote, " I Will Survive", she became my hero.
I felt her spirit walking at my side, giving me hope that I too must continue to fight for my life as she so gallantly fought for hers.
She has taken up a permanent residence in my heart, where I will continue to feel her presence and draw from her strength.
I could go on and on about Bernice...but I will just share one last thing that I have never confessed to her or Brian or anyone else.
When Bernice and Brian would share their videos with us of their home life, laughing and playing with their beloved cats and bearing witness to the joy and love contained in them....I privately wished of being adopted by them too. Me, a 50+ yr old woman with such a nutty wish, that I never shared because of being embarrassed at its sheer craziness. But it is true. I share it now, because it is a testament to how I feel about them as a family and how lucky I would feel to be a part of what they have and how they all interacted together.
I miss Bernice and will always love her dearly.
I offer my deepest sympathies to Brian, and all of Bernice's loved ones.
Bernice = my hero.
With Love,
Sharon and my furry companion Bob.
We will miss you, your infectious smile and your posts. Every time I see Ketchup, Jaydee, Hedi, and Merlin we will think of you fondly.
Love always,
Ruthie, Tigger, & Pooh Bear
=^..^=
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Rest in peace dear Bernice for you are truly both much loved and greatly missed. xx