Burns- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Bluewater Health in Sarnia on Sunday November 23, 2025. Bernice Angeline Burns, age 87 years of Courtright. Loving wife of 68 years to Pat Burns. Much loved mother of Gary Burns (Jean) of Mooretown, John Burns (Deb) of Corunna, Don Burns (Karen) and Ken Burns (Lislee) all of Courtright. Treasured grandmother of Brent, Carlie, Lindsay, Rachel and Hali and cherished great-grandmother of Serena, Carson, Madison, Ruby, Hudson and Royce. Bernice was the loving sister of Roland Sterling (Louella), Rose Pickford (Jerry), Ivan Sterling, Ed Sterling (Janet), Elaine Shaw (Brian) and Dan Sterling (Vicky) and sister-in-law of Meryl Burns and Ron Burns (Sharon). Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Bernice was predeceased by; her parents, Oscar and Mary Anne Sterling; her sister, Beulah Authier and by her brothers-in-law, Oscar Authier, Art Bernard, Alec Arnold (late Joanne), Bob Burns (late Betty), James Burns and Tom Burns (late Rita). Bernice will be fondly remembered as being a longtime member of St. Charles/St. Joseph’s CWL. and the Courtright Fire Ladies. A special thanks is extended to the Dr’s and Nurses on 4th Floor Telemetry and 5th Floor Palliative Care at Bluewater Health for their compassion and care shown to Bernice and her family during her brief stay there. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Corunna on Friday November 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Ray Lawhead celebrating. Cremation has taken place and Bernice will be placed in the Columbarium at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Lambton at a later date. In lieu of flowers sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Church, Corunna or to the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit. Arrangements entrusted to Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna Message and condolences may be left online at www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845
Bernice Burns
Visitation Information
There will be no formal visitation at this time.
Donations
St. Joseph's Church, Corunna Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit
Funeral Date
Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Friday November 28, 2025 at St. Joseph's Church, Corunna
28 thoughts on “Bernice Burns”
To Pat , Gary, John, Donny, Kenny and Families . Bernie will alway hold a very special place in my heart. She told me I was having a boy and it was on her Birthday Dec 18 and she was so right. Dec 18 will hold an extra special place for me! A lady much to special to Ever be forgotten! She left her mark on so many! Hugs to you all Christine Maybery (Simmons)
Bernice was a loving member of the down river group, known as, the Golden Girls. She has now joined her beloved friends, Jacqueline Simmons, Bev Ingles, Donna Guthrie, and still with us, Barb Little.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the Burns family on the passing of your wife, mother, and friend, as her love and guidance will forever be a part of you, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. I can’t find the words to express how sorry I am for your loss.
To Pat and Burns Families,
It was a pleasure to have known you both and your family over the years.
I loved Bernice’s smile and laughter. She loved her hubby and her boys unconditionally! May the great memories you all shared be a constant reminder of her love for you.
May you find comfort in knowing how much she cared for each and every one of her family!!❤️
So sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to all the Burns family.
To the Burns family. I am so sorry for your loss Bernice was a wonderful person, always a smile when she saw you. I understand what a great loss this is to the Burns family and I am deeply sorry .
This is very sad news. I have known Pat and Bernice since 1973. Two of my favourite people. I always enjoyed the times when we discussed a little bit of everything. Bernice was a wonderful lady and will be missed by me and so many others. My sincere condolences to the Burns family.
Sorry for your loss. If I can help you in anyway let me know. I hope God blesses you and help you get through this difficult time.
Too Pat and family
Sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you.
Sending heartfelt condolences to all the family on the passing of your beloved Bernice. Sincerely Larry & Louise Reek
To the Burns family:
I am very sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. I met her and Pat when I moved to Courtright and married Bob South. I always enjoyed our chats. I knew Gary from working at Polysar. She was a very special lady❤️
She will be missed by many
Karen South
Sending condolences to all of the Burns family on your lost. Bernice was a wonderful woman and Heaven has just received another Angel.
Sorry to here of the loss of Bernice, thinking and praying for the families.
My sincere condolences to Pat and the family,mom and grandma will be missed! Yoxo
To the Burns family:
Jeff and I send our sincere sympathies to your family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Sorry for your loss of Bernice, praying for the families.
To Pat and all the Burns families: Please accept our condolences, Bernice was such a great person always smiling and laughing with a big hello when we would meet, she definitely will be missed by all. Logie&Yvonne
To Pat, Donny, Kenny, Gary, John and Families
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy
Our condolences. Bernice had a beautiful smile and was a true friend to all she knew.
The Devin family
Pat and family. Sorry to hear of Bernice‘s passing. We had some great times and laughs with her. She had a huge presence. She will be missed keeping you in our thoughts.
Bob and Janice Schenck
Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time.
Pat, Gary, Johnny, Donny and Kenny.
I was sad to hear that you have lost such an important lady in your lives. I knew Bernice for many years. She always managed to see me when I went to Donna’s. I really enjoyed the times Shelley brought her to Windsor (a visit to the Casino always a plan). Bernice was a great person who always had a big smile, especially when she talked about “her boys”. I know for sure that I am going to miss that lovely smile. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Connie (Little) Poulson
Please accept our condolences on the loss of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May she rest in peace. Judy and Phil Bezaire
so sorry to hear of bernice passing . may she rest in peace…
Pat, Gary, John, Don and Ken it sadden to hear about Bernice she was a strong and Loving wife and mother she also was Funny lady when needed at home and bowling
To Uncle Pat and the Burns family. So sorry to hear about Bernice’s passing. She was a special lady who always had a smile for everyone. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. She will be fondly remembered!❤️
Very sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. My condolences to Pat, Gary, John, Donnie, Kenny and families.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏🤗
Dear Pat, Gary, John, Don, Ken, and families,
I was deeply sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. Her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit are things I will always remember. I have so many fond memories of fun times with the Burns family. She was an amazing lady and will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her. I’m truly sorry I couldn’t be there for her service to express my condolences in person, but I’ve been thinking of all of you.
To the Burns family, I always enjoyed my bowling years with Bernice and our time we would party at the courtright hall. You knew when she was your friend. She will be missed. Condolences Rob and Roxane Stewart.