It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bernadette Bernard (née Boulet), who passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 76, with her husband and daughter by her side. After a courageous two-week battle at hospice with acute leukemia, she left this world surrounded by love.
Bernadette was the beloved wife of Jean Bernard, loving mother to Christine Gaudet, and devoted grandmother to Maxime and Chloe Gaudet. She is predeceased by her cherished son Stéphane Bernard; her parents Jacques and Elvina Boulet; and her brother Denis Boulet.
She leaves behind her husband Jean; her daughter Christine; her grandchildren Maxime and Chloe; her sisters Denyse Boulet and Patricia Boulet; her brother Jacques Boulet and sister-in-law Jean Harris Boulet; and her brother-in-law Philip Wort, along with extended family and many dear friends.
Bernadette dedicated her life to caring for others. A proud nurse by profession, she held the position of Staff Health Nurse at the Campbellton Psychiatric Hospital, where she was responsible for the health and wellbeing of over 200 employees. She also authored two training manuals for nurses, leaving a lasting mark on the profession she loved.
Outside of work, Bernadette enjoyed needlework, travelling, and especially treasured time spent with her husband. She was a true social butterfly—vibrant, outspoken, and full of life. Nursing was not just a job for her, it was a calling that matched her deep love and unwavering desire to help others.
She was bold, authentic, and deeply proud of her children and grandchildren, her greatest accomplishment and source of joy.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 9th at 1:00 PM at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa. Flowers are welcomed, or donations may be made in Bernadette’s memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Canada).
Her strength, compassion, and radiant spirit will be missed beyond words, but will live on in all who loved her.
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Matt Salenius
From; Matt Salenius and Andree Haykal
We extend our sympathies however we are unable to attend for medical reasons.
Matt and Andree
Geraldine and Paul
Dear Christine we are so sad that you are going through this so much pain , we wished we had the right word to make you feel better - we pray for you and your family, when we read what you wrote in your post is inevitable to think on how great and loving your mom was and how much she impacted your life , we can see where this amazing kind, smart and beautiful woman you are comes from
Our love to you , Max and Chloe ❤️
Loretta
My deepest condolences for your loss. I will forever remember Bernadette and the day she lovingly made Corn Bread. Her feistiness and her outspoken ways will give me memories to laugh at for years to come. May God walk with you in this dark hour. And may he hold Bernadette in his ever-loving arms, until you meet again. Rest in Paradise, my Friend!!!
Christine Tessier
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Another beautiful soul has left you but know they are always in everything around us. The beautiful memories shared together will pop up in opportun times and just when we think we can’t hold it together, they send us a sign from up above. Big hug to you Christine. Xo
My deepest condolences to you Christine and your family on the loss of your beloved mother, Bernadette. May she rest in peace and may the beautiful memories of her fill your hearts with love and joy. God’s peace be with you.