Obituary of Bernice Marie Nicholas

Bernice Marie Nicholas - age 35 of Pictou Landing First Nation, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. Bernice was born on July 29, 1983. She was a daughter of Harriet Nicholas, Wekogmaq and Noel Nicholas, Pictou Landing. Bernice’s family life began, when she met her common-law husband Joey Mills, also from Pictou Landing. Together, they had three beautiful children Sonya, Ashlyn, and Nina. She was a passionate and loving mother, always doing her best to provide for her children. Bernice was known to be very friendly, she had a welcoming presence to her with the most contagious smile and laughter. Bernice was a seasonal fisherwoman, and took on other employment opportunities off season. She was currently employed at the Wolf’s Den, she was also a skilled carpenter. Bernice loved planting, taking adventures, enjoyed baking and taking part in community events. Bernice participated in the Mi’kmaq Summer Games which she excelled in. She will always be remembered for her loving and caring ways. She will be forever missed by her family and friends. She was survived by her daughters Sonya, Ashlyn and Nina, all of Pictou Landing; a brother Noel Nicholas, a sister Laura Nicholas, Pictou Landing, also many aunts and uncles and cousins. Predeceased by a niece Nova Rose Lynn Nicholas; her maternal grandparents the late Mary and Andrew Bernard (Wekogmaq) and paternal grandparents Ella Mae and Joseph Nicholas (Pictou Landing). Visitation will be held after 7 pm on Saturday, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Pictou Landing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Monday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church with father Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Diabetes’s Association. Dinner and Salite will follow at the gymnasium. www.angusfuneralhomes.com