Jean Ethel Bertram (nee Suitor)

It is with saddened hearts we say goodbye to our dear Mom, Jean Ethel Bertram. She died peacefully on Friday morning, December 29, 2023 in her 97th year. She is now reunited with the love of her life, George H. Bertram (1994) and her infant son Robert Bertram. Truly a beautiful lady to all who knew her well and those she met along the way. She is survived by her three loving daughters Linda (Mark), Beverlee (Pete) and Patricia. She will also be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and by her four legged companion, Ruby. 

Celebration Of Life

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the HALIBURTON COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME  13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209. 

She Is Gone

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

- David Harkins

Do Not Stand At My Grave

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

- Mary Elizabeth Frye

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