A. Berneice McGee - 95, of Kentville, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Black River, Kings County, she was the eldest daughter of the late Jacob and Viola (Schofield) Griffin. She is survived by four daughters, Ruby (Douglas) Johnstone, Kentville; Nancy (Raymond) Shay, Traverse Bay, Manitoba; Carol Ann (Kenneth) Gerhardt, Digby; Mary Lou (Gregory) Hatt, Kentville; four grandchildren, Mark (Erin) Shay, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sarah Davidson (her favorite granddaughter), Kentville; Shane (Stacy) Hatt, Kentville and Shaun Gerhardt, Halifax; two great grandchildren, Kayley and Hunter Shay, Winnipeg; three step-grandchildren, Evan, Connor and Sidney Pushie, Kentville; a brother, Gerald (Irene) Griffin, Kentville; many nieces and nephews including a special nephew, John Foote, Gaspereaux, Prince Edward Island. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas; two sisters, Treva Griffin and Mernia Brookes; a brother, Basil Griffin. She graduated from Kings County Academy and Mack Business College, Kentville. She was employed for three years at the Advertiser office in Kentville and then with the Town of Kentville and the Kentville Electric Commission for 38 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, where she was a former Catechism teacher and a past president of the CWL. She also held offices with the Diocesan Council of the CWL and was the recipient of several long service awards from the CWL, including her 50 year pin in 2010. Berneice was a past president and life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville, as well as a member of the branch. She received the Meritorious Service Award and the Palm Leaf, the highest award of the Ladies Auxiliary. While at the legion, she enjoyed playing darts and received a certificate of appreciation for 30 years in the Mixed Dart League, where she served as treasurer. She volunteered for many charitable organizations and coordinated activities at the Oakdene Seniors Complex. She was also a member of the Apple Valley Seniors Club and acted as treasurer for over 10 years with the Kings County Seniors. She loved to travel, especially on bus tours and cruises with the seniors. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2010 with a Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary service held at 7:00 p.m. , both in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, Father Craig Christenson officiated. Burial took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. A reception followed in the Parish Hall. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences or inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com