Bernadette Marie Durnford Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernadette Marie Durnford of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, who passed away on August 30, 2025 at the age of 60. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Bernadette find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parent Durnford (Halifax); and her son Cory Theodore Shay. She is survived by: her father Mark Durnford (Reta Shay); her son Nicholas Sheldon Shay; and her sister Adele Saulnier (Kevin).

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bernadette may be made to a charity of one's choice.