BERNHARDT,  Margaret (nee Griffey)

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Peacefully passed away from Juravinski Hospital on June 22, 2025 in her 73rd year. Beloved sister of Lori (†Robert) Smith, Mary (†Norm) Hubert and William Griffey (deceased). She will be greatly missed by nieces Lisa Lahn, Terry (Roger) Baker, Sandy (Ira) Green, and Tara Griffey, and  great nephews and nieces Gary, Laura, Derick,  Brent, Brady, and Dylan and great great nieces and nephews Aiden, Arianna, Hayden, Soyyer, Colt, Liola, Blair and Brigz also her godchild Carrie McDonald. Margaret is predeceased by her parents Horace and Muriel (Cain) Griffey.  

Margaret worked at the Haldimand Norfolk Credit Union for many years. She was an avid golfer in 2023 she played over 100 rounds of golf. She was a baseball player; she was a bowler and enjoyed watching sports on television. Her sister Mary and her went to Ohsweken Speedway every Friday night as she so enjoyed watching the dirt track car races. When she couldn’t go anymore she watched the races from her home on her phone.  Margaret was a lifelong member of the St Paul’s Anglican Church and did many things with the church.  She was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Caledonia Branch 154 ladies auxiliary receiving her 50 year pin. She was a huge supporter of Camp Trillium volunteering cutting grass and taking care of the flower gardens. Margaret was also a big part of the Caledonia fair. She took care of the flower arrangements, then the photography displays for the fair judges. She volunteered at the 50/50 table. The family would like to thank Dr. Nica and all the wonderful staff at Juravinski Hospital floor C-3, her palliative care team for the amazing care Margaret received. To her amazing friends for all the trips to the hospital for treatment and Doctor’s appointments and especially for the devoted care for her.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Caledonia on Saturday July 12,  2025, viewing at noon, service at 1 p.m. Graveside committal after the service and reception to follow at Caledonia Fair Grounds Hall for refreshments and memories. Donations to Camp Trillium, Juravinski Hospital Foundation, or St. Pauls Anglican Church would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, 905-765-7212. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca.