Berta Lambert Avery Bowmanville, Ontario Obituary

Berta Lambert Avery

Berta Lambert Avery<br><br>(nee Higgon)<br><br>August 28, 1942 – October 10, 2021<br><br> <br><br>The family of Berta Avery sadly announce her passing at Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville, Ontario on October 10, 2021<br><br> <br><br>Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Lawrence. Loving mother of Richard (Tammy) and Michelle Snowden (Mike). Cherished Grandma of Wyatt Avery (Amanda), Morgan Avery and Charlotte Snowden. Loved daughter of the late William David and Roberta Edith (Lambert) Higgon. Sister of David Higgon (Laurel) and Heidi Wilker (Don).<br><br> <br><br>Berta had a long and influential career as a kindergarten teacher for 35 years, primarily at Adelaide McLaughlin and Woodcrest Public Schools in Oshawa.<br><br> <br><br>Her lifelong joy for music was shared via the piano as a music teacher, and singing with the Barrie Huronia Soundwaves chapter of the Sweet Adelines. Her positive and genuine warmth, and the gifts of her talents, will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues alike.<br><br> <br><br>Our family would like to express our utmost gratitude to her nurses who provided exceptional care, and who were with her through some stressful moments, but also her peaceful ones. Our deepest thanks to Dr. Worndl for his clear and compassionate manner in which he kept Mom at ease and without fear throughout her experience at Lakeridge Health.<br><br> <br><br>Memorial Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North on November 13th from 2 - 4 pm, due to capacity restrictions if you would like to attend please contact the funeral home at (905) 623-5668 to reserve a space.<br><br> <br><br>Memorial Donations may be made to The Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation or MusiCounts.
August 28, 1942 - October 10, 202108/28/194210/10/2021
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Pam ROAD RUNNERS.
November 8, 2021
A great camper.
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Mary and George Milner
November 6, 2021
A Memorial Donation has been made to Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston by Mary and George Milner
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Mike Snowden
November 4, 2021
Berta and I were early risers.
My favourite time of day with Mom, was pre-dawn.
We would sit and talk for hours before all the sleepy heads would get up.
When I'm out walking the dog in the dark, I tear up a little when sunshine reaches the horizon.
Love ya Ma.

Mike
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Yvonne Smallwood
October 29, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss my visits with Berta very much. We enjoyed chatting about our families, music, especially her singing with the Sweet Adelines and our life happenings. She was always so kind and caring and I loved the digital musical cards she ... Continue Reading
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Mary and George
October 24, 2021
Dear Richard, Tammy, Michelle, Mike, Wyatt, Morgan, Charlotte,

Sending our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your dear Mother/Grandmother, and wishing you comfort during this sad time. Berta was a very special friend to us, from the moment we became neighbours on Bria...
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Linda Gordon
October 19, 2021
Mrs. Avery will be greatly missed by myself and both of my children Bryan and Leslie Gordon. Berta was a great kindergarten teacher who developed the minds of many children who passed threw her classroom at both schools she taught at . Her love of music was shown in her ... Continue Reading
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Nina Koniuch
October 18, 2021
Berta was a gem! Her calm beautiful spirit was truly appreciated as was her tremendous guidance and wisdom with the Soundwaves chorus. My condolences to her family. Rest In Peace dear Berta.
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Cathy Stovold
October 18, 2021
My dear Berta, you will be missed. I have fond memories of Berta from when we sang together in Barrie Soundwaves Chorus. We had so many laughs together, she was such a fun loving gal!. My memories of Berta will keep her alive in my heart. Safe travels to your new sing... Continue Reading
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Nancy Dokrill
October 18, 2021
We would like to send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Berta. We were blessed to meet and talk with Berta, even though only a few times. It was very obvious that she was a kind, sweet and fun lady. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. Nancy and... Continue Reading
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Mary Hogg
October 16, 2021
On behalf of our retired group of teachers from Adelaide McLaughlin Public School, A.R.S.E. by name , I am sending our most sincere sympathy to Berta’s family at this most difficult time. We were fortunate to have been together for a backyard reunion just a very short t... Continue Reading