Bernice Irene Smith, age 78, passed away peacefully at Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge February 17, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late George MacLean Smith. Born in Verdun, Quebec on July 23, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Gladys (Spicer) Bignell. Bernice is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth, Toronto, Patricia, Sarnia, Beverly, Montreal and Donna of Toronto as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother George.

Bernice and her late husband owned and operated a blueberry farm in Mount Vernon for many years. Bernice also worked in nursing, taught school, was a research assistant, an amateur meteorologist and was the family genealogist, she also enjoyed writing and drawing cartoons. 

Resting at Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home with visiting on Thursday, February 23rd from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral Service to take place in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 24th at 2:00 pm. Interment to take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.