SMITH, Bernice

SMITH (nee Romeo). - Bernice Beatrice Joyce. Peacefully at Ballarat Base Hospital on Apr. 9, 2000. Loved wife of the late Charles Henry Smith (dec.). Loved mother of Charles (dec.), Beverley, Frederick, Judith, David, Dorothy (dec.) and Irene. Loved mother-in-law of Alan Lucas (dec.), Mavis, Morris Knight, Rosie, Bruce Anderson. Loved Nan of Stephen, Raymond, Dorothy, Dianne, Mandy, Ronald, Tracey, Leanne, Julie, Donna, Ian, Kenny, Sharon, Lynette, Robert, Jo- Anne, Carolyn,Michelle, David, Debbie, Robert, Andrea, Deanne and Kelly. Great Nan to 50. Great great Nan to three. We really can't find the words to say Just how sad we feel today. A gold heart stopped beating Two hands were laid to rest God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. Thanks for a lifetime of memories. Mum, you never failed to do your best Your heart was true and tender You simply lived for those you loved And those you loved remember. A chapter complete A pageis turned A life well lived A rest well earned. Death will not part us Or distance divide Forever and always You will be by our side. Tired and weary you made no fuss You tried so hard to stay with us You suffered so much and told so few You never deserved what you went through. With tears we saw you suffer We watched you fade away Our hearts were slowly breaking As you fought so hard to stay. You did not want to leave us But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. Mum and Dad reunited