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Bernadean (Snider) Anderson Danford

Bernadean (Snider) Anderson Danford 1915-2008 Bernadean (Snider) Anderson Danford, 92, of Forest Dale Home, Riverside-Albert passed away peacefully at the Home on May 25, 2008. Bernadean was born in Alma, N.B. on June 8, 1915 the daughter of the late James Leverette and Elizabeth (Butland) Snider. Before she was married she was a school teacher, having taught in Point Wolfe and Waterside. After her marriage she took great pride in being a housewife. Later she also worked as a waitress at the Parkland and retired from Fundy National Park. She was involved with the Legion and also enjoyed curling, having played for the Silver Broom in 1982. Bernadean was best known for her accordion playing and many joyful nights were spent at her home with music be played around the kitchen table with her family and many friends. All that had to be said was 'Berna play me a tune'. She brought up her family to love music. She had a very outgoing personality and had a great sense of humour. Once you met Berna you would never forget her. Her home was always open to anyone who needed her, she was "Mom" to many. The teapot was always on, she had a never ending pot of tea and biscuits. She loved her home and considered Alma, her beautiful seaside community, to be the best place in the world. She was a very special person who will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Hazel Dixon (Sonny) of Waterside and Eleanor Bowron (Chris) of Alma; step son, Danny Danford; her cherished grandchildren, Charlene, Carl (Terry), Craig (Lori), Christine( Richard), Nick (Tiffany) and Chelsea; her great grandchildren, Tara, Jake, Dustin, Jessie, Lee and Wyatt. She will also be fondly remembered by Michael, Stephanie and Alyssa and by her several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her first husband, Carl Anderson in 1967; second husband, Gerald Danford "Buddy" in 1998; sisters, Blanche Snider, Maude Snider, Mabel Alcorn and infant sister, Anne Snider and by her brothers, Charles and Howard Snider. She will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, evening from 7 to 9pm and on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 29th at 2:00pm with Pastor Paul Steeves Officiating. Interment will be in the Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, Albert Co., N.B. For those who wish donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, 734-2780. www.albertcountyfh.com

 

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