Bernadette 'Etta' Verbiski
Passed on: November 7th, 2008
83, 1925-2008 Glace Bay It is with sorrowful crushed hearts that we announce the passing of Bernadette 'Etta' Verbiski on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at her residence. Born in Glace Bay, Etta was the beloved daughter of the late John and Angela (Strickey) Verbiski. She was a member of Holy Cross Church and at one time was very active in church affairs. Etta was a gentle lady who sacrificed her life for all of her loved ones. She was a friend to everyone she encountered and was well respected by her peers. Etta liked to go to the casino once in awhile; but mostly she enjoyed playing cards with her friends on weekends. She was a marvellous cook and loved to bring her family together over a beautiful meal. Etta was the beloved twin sister to her brother, Bernie; aunt to Bernadette Wiseman (Don), Dr. Daniele (Bill) and baby, Lauren, Brad, Chris, Joan; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Minnie Buckley, Josie Smith, Harriet Prus and brothers, Aulay, Normie, John and Frank. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Jake Andrea is Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. As an expression of sympathy for Etta, donations in her memory may be made to St. Anne's Cemetery Fund or a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
