Obituary of Beatrice Durnford

Beatrice Durnford
October 18, 1932 – February 18, 2026

Francois, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Beatrice Durnford announce her passing at the Calder Health Care Centre on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 93 years surrounded by her loving family.

Beatrice leaves to mourn her nine children: Wilfred (Sandra), George Edwin (Nancy), Jerry (Sharon), Ethel (John), Jessie (Larry), Darlene, Marie (Ross), Diane, Karen (Roland). 19 grandchildren, 25 great - grandchildren, and nine great – great grandchildren; brother-in-law Mark (Reta) as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Beatrice is predeceased by her husband Edwin, parents George William and Esther Ann Childs, sisters Elizabeth and Caroline,  brothers Wilfred and John, grandchildren Tina, Trevor,  Lori Michelle;  Great Grandson Eric, sons in law Freeman Durnford and Adrian Seymour, mother and father-in-law Eliza Jane and John Robert Durnford, brother-in-law James Samuel, sisters in law Annie, Hannah Maria and Marie.

Beatrice, while living at Calder Health Care Centre, enjoyed playing cards every night with her family and friends (Skip Bo). With her family, they played over 3000 games of cards during her 5 ½   years of living there. She loved and looked forward to face-timing her children every night. Beatrice loved watching hockey as she was a Montreal Canadians fan, she also loved watching “The Young and the Restless”.Beatrice loved music and dancing. She was sure to read her Bible and say her prayers every night before bedtime.

Cremation has already taken place, and the memorial service will be held at a later date in Francois, her hometown.

Our family would like to thank the previous home care workers who cared for our beautiful mama while she lived in the senior’s complex in Burgeo.

We would also like to pass along “special thanks” to the doctors, nurse practitioner, nurses, PCA’s, housekeeping, laundry, utility staff, kitchen staff, recreational staff, and any other volunteers who helped to care for our mom and made her stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. A big thank you for Rev. Brenda Strickland and Rev. Elsie Rose for their visits and prayers.

 We appreciate each and everyone of you. Thank you.