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Bertha Mary Spry

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Bertha Mary Spry

August 14, 1927 - August 11, 2020

Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020, Bertha Spry at 92 years of age. Beloved wife of the late William John Spry. Dear mother of Barbara Spry (the late Neill Wakely), Brian Spry (Sharron Wharram-Spry), Bonnie Spry, and Brenda Bell (Mike). Cherished grandmother of Teresa Jones (Rick), Jerad Spry (Cayne), Andrew Jaynes, Adam Jaynes, Ryan Jaynes, Cory Jaynes, Mary Jaynes, Mollie Jaynes, Mitchell Bell (Julie), Melissa Bell, and great grandmother of 10 great grandchildren. Sister of Murray and Shirley. Predeceased by her siblings Clifford, Norman, Robert, Gordon, and Walter. Bertha touched many hearts and minds in the many years that she was a baby sitter. Cremation with a private family interment service at the Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

tim arenburg - September 8, 2020

Brian, so sorry to hear your mom passed, my condolences

Fran Aird - August 31, 2020

Barb: So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I hope all your wonderful and happy memories will ease the pain and sorrow and provide you the comfort you need. Take care ! Fran

Peter & Gloria Harrison - August 27, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Jim Jubenville - August 23, 2020

I’m very sorry to hear about Bertha. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Annette Brown - August 22, 2020

my condolences to all of you she was a great aunt to me the summers I would stay with her are always on my mind . She will be missed. L9ve Annette

James R. Spencer - August 21, 2020

Dear Barbara and Family: We are thinking of you on the passing of your Mother. May the many memories from over the years give you comfort. Sincerely, Marie and Jim

Erin Duncan - August 20, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Erin Duncan (Barton & Family) - August 20, 2020

Barb, Brian, Bonnie, Brenda & Family; So sorry to hear of Bert’s passing. She was a wonderful person and I have so many fond memories of the many years that she babysat me and Patrick. She was like a grandmother to us, and was a special person to our family. Thinking of all of you with lots of love. The Barton Family xo

Jim and Cathie Swayne - August 20, 2020

Brian & Sharron Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother, Bertha

Siobhan Kenny - August 18, 2020

Brian & Family: I'm very sorry for your loss.

Patricia Murphy - August 17, 2020

Bonnie and Family: I am so sorry for your loss of a dear mother, grand mother and great grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Bonnie, your mom was such a lovely, caring person. She will be greatly missed.

Larry Callahan - August 17, 2020

Hi Brian , its been awhile since I've seen you but sorry to hear about your mom , its never easy , best wishes .

Merle Davey Carmichael - August 15, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear about BERTHA passing away. She was truly a wonderful woman. I was the superintendent at the Trilum apartments for years. I spent time visiting with her and other seniors there. She was such a happy , fun loving person

RICHARD and KIMBERLEY SCHOON - August 15, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Bill & Rosemary Hubbs - August 15, 2020

Barbara: We wanted to say how sorry we are to learn of your Mother's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Ann Tozak - August 15, 2020

My thoughts are with all the family. I had the pleasure of being with your Mom at Legion Village as a PSW. She always had a smile and talked of her family with lots of love

Bob & Manuela Totten - August 15, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Bob and Manuela Totten - August 15, 2020

Brian, Sharron and Jerad. Our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob and Helen McCracken - August 14, 2020

Sending sincere condolences in the loss of your mom. I remember her and my mom were good buddies, how she enjoyed a good chuckle!

Jim Hogg - August 14, 2020

Sorry to hear of your loss it’s been many years

Judy Elliott - August 14, 2020

Sending my condolences Brenda, Brian & Bonnie. Your Mom was a great lady that I’ve known for years then had the pleasure to get to know a lot better once she moved into Legion Village. Keep her memories close to your heart and you’ll always be able to smile remembering her with love.

Tammy Robinson - August 14, 2020

So saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences to all of the family. May love and special memories help you through this difficult time. Tammy Robinson & Mary Robinson-Jones

Karen Lingard - August 14, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Karen Lingard - August 14, 2020

Brenda, Brian and families, my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Cherish the memories.

Sharon Dixon - August 14, 2020

Sorry for your loss Bonnie and family. Years ago I would walk my dog in the morning at the harbour and walk a little ways along with her. Chatted a bit then she would be on her way.

Joe Wamsley - August 13, 2020

I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I remember her being happiest when surrounded by family and friends. Take care. Joe

Mike and Jill Irwin - August 13, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Rory Quigley - August 13, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dean Shepard - August 13, 2020

To be invited into her home, was to be invited into her heart. She made everyone feel like they were family. she will be missed but not forgotten

Marion Skuse - August 12, 2020

Brian, Brenda and families, I was so saddened to hear the passing of your beloved mom. Please know that I’m thinking of you all at this very sad time. My sincere condolences.

Anne Ball - August 12, 2020

Brenda, Brian and family, My deepest sympathy with the passing of your mother. Cherish all the happy memories you shared as a family to get through the difficult days ahead.

Joan&Jim Kemp - August 12, 2020

Sorry for you loss. She was a kind and caring sitter for so many children over the years.

Ken Oosting - August 12, 2020

With deepest sympathy

Donnie & Marlene Davidson - August 12, 2020

Thinking of all of you at this difficult time!

Cynthia Crowley - August 12, 2020

I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Bonnie, I know how well you took care of my mother - I’m thinking about you and your family at this time. A big hug for you!

Cynthia Crowley - August 12, 2020

I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Bonnie, I know how well you took care of my mother - I’m thinking about you and your family at this time. A big hug for you!

margot tarajos - August 12, 2020

dear brenda and mike and family my deepest condolences in the loss of your mother my thoughts are with you

Tracy (Cane) Harrison - August 12, 2020

Brian, Brenda, Bonnie & Barb, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady.

Anne & Andre REYNS - August 12, 2020

Brenda, Mike and Family ; Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.

John & Kathy West - August 12, 2020

Dear Brian, Bonnie, Brenda & Barbara, So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. We just wanted to let you that our thoughts and prayers are with all during this difficult time. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Ward & Penny Beebe - August 12, 2020

Brian, Sharon and family - Thinking of you during this sad time. Cherish the memories.

Mike and Sharon McBride - August 12, 2020

Barb, Bonnie, Brian, Brenda and family's so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Louise de la Durantaye - August 12, 2020

My deepest condolences from our family to yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Charlene Clarke - August 12, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Cherish all of those beautiful memories. Thinking of you all.

Lori Cater - August 12, 2020

Deepest condolences Brian, Brenda and family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Mike & Amy Staub - August 12, 2020

Brian, Sharron, Brenda, Mike & family sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you.

Erin Sheppard - August 12, 2020

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom Brian, Brenda and family. Love and thoughts are with you.

Gail Lewis - August 12, 2020

We lost a wonderful lady today. ❤️

Judy McIlmoyle (Hynes) - August 12, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Bert was a lovely lady and a wonderful babysitter. She looked after my son Carey Hynes when he first started kindergarten, many years ago. We shared some laughs about his new school and bus experiences. Great memories for sure.

Debbie Young - August 12, 2020

I just want to send my deepest condolences to the Spry family...so sorry for your loss....I will miss her...

Debbie Atanasoff - August 12, 2020

Brian , Sharron & family so sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you

Gary and Karen Spry - August 11, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

BILL BEKKERS - August 11, 2020

Brian & girls Pat & I are so sorry to hear of Berts passing she was a great neighbor on Cornish Hollow our thoughts are with you at this hard time

Karen Parker - August 11, 2020

Sorry for your loss.... thinking of all of you at this time.

Parry & Wanda Dewey - August 11, 2020

Brenda , Mike & family sorry to hear the passing of you mother our thoughts & prayers are with you

Blaine&Lynda Darling - August 11, 2020

Bonnie, so sorry to hear about your mom, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Rachel Gadd Randall - August 11, 2020

Brian and Sharon we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time xxx

Travis Hoover - August 11, 2020

May God’s love and peace fill All of your hearts during this time of grief. Take time to think upon and Treasure the beautiful memories You have as a family.

MIKE AND LINDA CAINE - August 11, 2020

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME

Jim Towes - August 11, 2020

Brian.. So sorry to hear of your mother passing..Didn't know her but sure the family will miss her..take care. Jim Towes

Tony and Carol Farren - August 11, 2020

Dear Brian, Sharon and family We are so sorry to read of the passing of your Mom. While we didn’t know her a Mom is such an important part of your life and will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy Tony and Carol Farren

Debbie Reid - August 11, 2020

Sorry for your loss