Berringer – Beryl Eudora, 97, of South Brookfield, passed away peacefully at Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
Born in South Brookfield, she was the daughter of the late Aden and Olive (Freeman) Berringer.
Beryl was a school teacher who taught for over thirty years in many schools throughout Nova Scotia as well as tutored many students during her retirement. She was a member of the South Brookfield United Baptist Church where she served in every capacity that was needed. She was also a member of the Women’s Missionary Society, the Women’s Institute of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union. Beryl loved to drive and take nature walks. She was an avid reader and loved her pets. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by sister -in -law Gert Berringer and her nieces and nephews: Robert (Maria) Berringer, Sharon (Randy) Kerr, Carol Berringer (Jeff Siddons), Gordon (Cinzia) Berringer, Brenda (Jim) Seager, Kelly (Dale) Weyler Eva Berringer, Sandra Acker and Nancy (Tom) Demings. Great nieces and nephews Bobby Acker, Kara Acker, Thomas A. Demings, Matthew Demings, David Demings, Matthew Seager, Cindy Berringer, and great great nieces and nephews Caleb and Madyson Demings, Spencer Demings, Kaylee Acker and Caylynn Demings.
She was predeceased by her sister Ruth Butler, her brothers Edward and George and her great great niece Carol Ruthanne Acker.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in South Brookfield United Baptist Church. Pastor Royce Getson officiating. Burial will be in South Brookfield Community Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the South Brookfield United Baptist Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Beryl’s family wish to thank Queena Waterman, staff and residents of Meadowbrook Manor, Dr. Rafferty, nursing staff of South Shore Regional and Fisherman’s Memorial Hospitals for all their compassionate care as well as to all those who helped in any way to allow Beryl to stay in her community.
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Anne Shay Kempton
My sincere condolences in the passing of Beryl. I remember her well during my time at North Queens. I had the chance to reconnect with her a couple of years ago at Meadowbrook Manor in South Brookfield. She remembered me well and we had a great chat. May she rest in peace.
Annie ( Fader)McGee
Rest In Peace dear soul. One of, if not my favourite , teachers of all time.
Laura Roblee
Beryl was a friend of my mother’s and my grandmother’s who were also teachers. My mom was Miriam DeLong and my nannie was Charlotte Steele. She certainly lived a long productive life. Sending my thoughts and prayers, Laura (DeLong) Roblee.
Elizabeth Webster
I wish to express my condolences to her family and close friends, on Beryl’s passing. She was one of the best in her chosen career, and, having had the opportunity to work alongside her now becomes a precious memory for me. Rest in peace, Beryl.
Marilyn Woodworth
My deepest sympathy to the family of Beryl. She was a sweet lady and will be missed.
RIP Beryl
Heidi Fraser
To the family of Beryl Berringer,
I have known Beryl for a very long time and I loved her dearly, we shared a passion for writing and poetry and we always had lots to chat about when I visited. She had so many stories to share with me about her youth and her teaching, lots of laughter with her. She visited the drug store where I used to work quite often and she never left without a chocolate treat from me, she was truly an earth angel and will be missed immensely. She has touched many lives with her kind words and beautiful soul,I will cherish the memories I had with her now and always. May God take her home and give her rest, my deepest sympathies to you all. Xo
Bonita Labrador & Jerry Mansfield
To Miss Berringer’s Family
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Miss Berringer was a great teacher. She will be sadly missed by the community.
Bonnie Labrador and Jerry Mansfield
Winnie Forbes
Beryl touched so many lives.I had the pleasure of teaching in the classroom next to hers for three years.We shared many smiles and more than one piece of chocolate!Sympathy to her family.Rest in peace,dear friend.
Royce Frail
I would like to express my sincere condolences to Beyl’s remaining family, she was such a Wonderful patient and kind person as a teacher, I loved her dearly, a couple of years ago when I was home for a visit I stopped by Meadow Brook Manor and visited with her and after a few minutes remembered me, Miss Berringer I am so honored to have had you play a very important role in my life, Rest In Peace Dear Friend ❤❤
Russell Miller
We have lost a wonderful teacher, lady and friend.She had a great sense of humour, loved and accepted everyone and was engaged in her community. She made the world a better place.
Kim Masland, MLA
To Beryl’s Family,
My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
I have fond childhood memories of visiting Beryl and walking through her beautiful garden. I continued to enjoy my visits and chats with Beryl while she was a resident at Meadow Brook Manor. Your loss is shared with the entire community.
Rest peacefully my friend.
Terry &Sheila DeLong
Beryl was one of my teachers in high school & she was a sweetheart. She visited the mobile booķmobile & she always had time to chat & share stories about her cat. She loved life & it loved her back. RIP dear friend.
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Michelle Smith-Nochasak
My condolences to the family and friends of Beryl Berringer. Miss Berringer was one of those teachers who made a difference – an inspiration and a true educator. She was a fine person and will be missed and remembered.
Paul Ellis
My condolences to Beryl’s family.When I was small my mom and her sister’s ( the Harper Girls ) would from time to time take us kids over to visit Beryl on Sundays,she was a very sweet lady.I last spoke with Beryl some time ago at her home.May you RIP sweet lady..
Barbara Antonick Smith
I was sorry to learn of Miss Berringer’s passing and send my condolences to her family and friends.Miss Berring was my teacher many years ago in Dartmouth and I always remember her as a very kind lady with a beautiful smile and twinkling eyes, I also remember her as a quiet lady but always open to nice chats when approached .I have thought of her over the years and it was wonderful to read the lovely tribute to a life well lived.
Karen Cook
Saddened to read the news of Beryl’s passing. I got to know Beryl through her visits to the bookmobile in Caledonia. It was always a treat to look up and see her. From when she drove herself and later on good friends bringing her by. As an avid reader, it was great fun in choosing books she hadn’t read before!
We spoke often in person and on the phone about our love of cats. And her eyes would light up when Dave had a special chocolate treat for her.
Rest easy, Sweet Lady. You will be missed.
Karen and Dave (bookmobile)
Jeannette Lewis
My thoughts and prayers go out to all Beryl Famlies .She has taught all my kids and was loved by us all.Her memories will be with us all forever.Sincerely Jeannette Lewis
Judy Hyson
I am so sorry to hear of MISS Berrenger’s passing.I only met her once but she made a great impression.my condolences to her family. May she RIP
Judy & Eric Cole
We have lost a special person, but are all blessed by having known her either as a teacher or friend. Sometimes as both. She taught my eldest son and was his favourite teacher ever. She and I had many long chats over the years, sharing our passion for history and BOOKS. Eric and I send our sympathy to all of Beryl’s family in the loss of such a lovely lady.
Bernard Winters
So sorry to hear of Beryl`s passing. Beryl was pleasure to know. If you wanted to know anything from the past of South Brookfield you could always count on Beryl. My heartfelt sympathy to family and friends.
Marie MacLeod
Beryl was a lovely lady. I taught with her for a few years before she retired and I knew just how well-respected she was, not only by the local staff but by her students, too. She was gentle but made herself known in the classroom when it came to control. She was often spoken about as having been someone’s “favorite teacher”. Her passion for history had kept me spell-bound for hours when I would visit her after her retirement She shared a lot of stories with me, many that ended up being written down. Also, we often travelled together to the local retired teachers meetings after I retired. She was always keen to attend. I will miss her dearly.
Myrna Crouse
To Beryl’s remaining family,
I have worked with Beryl and spent many, many times with her talking about the church. We were on the Deacons’ board together and In the Women’s Institute as well as WMS and she was a joy to work beside. We shared lots of chuckles and talked for periods of long time on the phone. I had her up to visit Ruth at one time and I never heard 2 sisters share so many laughs as what they did. It did my heart good to be part of that visit. I have missed her in all the activities for some time but we still had the few moments to chat and share a good chuckle. I offer my sincere condolences to you all and remember all the fun times you had with her. She is with our Lord now and is at peace with Him. May God bless you all as you remember this precious lady. My prayers are with you.
Lisa and Peter McAllister
Peter and Myself would like to over our deepest Condolence to Beryl’s Family and her wonderful friend Queena Waterman. It has been our pleasure knowing Beryl.
Lisa and Peter
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Shelagh O'Brien Jack
This lovely lady was my Grade 7 teacher at Bicentennial Junior High School in the mid 1960’s. I have many fond memoriesof a patient and caring teacher. My condolences to her family and friends.
Gary & Toddy Mansfield
Beryl was a wonderful teacher and person , I feel lucky to have known her for many years. Sincere condolence to her family .
Linda Wentzell
To Beryl’s family:
I was saddened to hear of Beryl’s passing. I had many happy visits with her In her home and while she was a resident at Meadow Brook Manor. We would talk about years gone by and she would read me her poetry and of course we would always have a visit with her cat. She will be sadly missed.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Linda Wentzell
Shirley Bonnell
We were saddened to hear of Beryl’s passing. We got to know Beryl many years ago when we attended Katherine Waterman’s wedding to Stephen Freeman, and Beryl was kind enough to let us stay with her .We kept in touch over time. She was a lovely lady and we always enjoyed our visits with her . We will certainly miss her presence when we visit our cousin Queena and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless Derek and Shirley Bonnell
FORDNEY VOLKMER "BUD"
My sympathy to the family of Beryl and to her friends, neighbors, and church family on your loss. My memories of Beryl while I lived in South Brookfield were pleasant and many. I enjoyed the many conversations and road trips we shared. .
Pat Canning-Selig
My sympathy to the family of Ms. Berringer
she was a great teacher and a great lady
CAROLYN CHAISSON
This lovely lady was my teacher for just one year but she made an impression on me that lasted all my life. I am now 70.It made me feel so sad to hear of her passing.My condolences to her family and friends.