Leitha Mae Schoppee (Bernard), 70, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at home.
She was born Feb. 23, 1940, in Newcastle, N.B. to Mary L. Cope of Millbrook First Nation and Michael L. Bernard
of Eel Ground First Nation.
Leitha was a survivor of Shubenacadie Indian Residential School and attended Mabou Convent. She was an excellent cook and a dedicated homemaker. She loved fishing, hunting, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Knapp of
Cherryfield; sons, Mark Schoppee (Erika) of Cherryfield and Eric Schoppee (Rhonda) of Addison; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a brother, Lemmuel Bernard (Regina); and sisters, Matilda Bernard and Linda Maloney (Sonny), a special niece, Pam Bernard (Dennis); and many other special nieces, nephews and cousins; her beloved dog, Flash and special friends, Quinton King and the Anderson family.
She was predeceased by her parents; her granddaughter, Kaylee Mae Schoppee; a brother, Albert Bernard and
sister, Nora Bernard.
There will be a celebration of life from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at her home, 21 Ridge Rd., Cherryfield, ME.
A private burial and mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church in Millbrook.