With sad hearts, we mourn the passing of beloved mother, grandmother and caring friend.  Bernice Colleen King (nee Moore), aged 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2013 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Bernie was born in Salt Springs, NS in 1926. She was the youngest child of Edgar and Ethel Lamont (Pequignot) Moore.

She lived her entire life in Springhill.  She loved her family and also enjoyed bingo and music, and was a proud fan of her musical children and grandchildren.  She was a helpful friend to all who knew her.

Bernie is survived by sons Floyd (Laurie), Dartmouth NS; Lemont (Cathy) and William, both of Springhill; Alan, Amherst; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Bernie was predeceased by her husband, Harold L. King.  The last surviving sibling of her family of 12, she was predeceased by brothers Harold, Roy, Leonard, Gordon; sisters Alberta (Cook), Violetta (Moore), Rose (Sears), Elizabeth (Smith), Kathleen (Wood), Adelle (Ibbitson), Doris (Smith).

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of A H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361), where visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from the funeral home with The Reverend Wayne McCarther officiating.  Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, at a later date.

Those who would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers may do so to a charity of their choice.

www.brownsfuneralhome.com