Obituary of Bernadette Emily Tibbo

It is with great sadness the family of Bernadette Emily Tibbo of Frenchman’s Cove announces her passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Thursday June 1st, 2023 at the age of 68 years.

Bernadette married the love of her life, Merrill Tibbo, in 1975. They resided in Frenchman’s Cove and they had two daughters, Connie & Crystal. Bernadette had three grandchildren Kayla, Jordan & Ethan, which she truly adored. She worked for years as a fisherperson along side her husband Merrill. Bernadette was proud of her PCA course, which then allowed her to work as a homecare worker and she took great delight in taking care of everyone. 

She was an active member of the Garnish Lions Club until her health no longer permitted her to do so. Bernadette enjoyed a good card game with her many friends. She loved walking, dancing, a social drink, and playing Bingo. Bernadette loved her family most of all and cherished her grandchildren.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her, husband Merrill of 47 years of marriage; daughters, Connie Banfield (Tim) & Crystal Tibbo; grandchildren, Kayla Haskell (Micheal), Jordon Tibbo & Ethan Tibbo; brothers, Owen Power (Tammy), William Power (Jackie), Patrick Power (Alicia); sisters, Yvonne Keeping (Lynam), Sarah Walters (Tim), Emily Moulton, Helen Power (Gary), Ida Power, Elizabeth Power; brother-in-law, Wilfred Tibbo (Jennie); sister-in-laws, Gladys Harris (Harry), Gertie Tibbo, Brenda Power & Anne Tibbo; nephew James Power, special friend, Kay Cluett.

Predeceased by parents, Ida & Patrick Power; brother, Jim Power; & best friend, Bernice Tibbo. Brother-in-laws, Calvin Tibbo, Howard Tibbo; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Walsh; nephew, Jason Tibbo; niece Dianne Harris, great-nephew, Drew Keeping & Jaxon Price.

Visitation for family only will begin on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 7-9pm at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Frenchman’s Cove.

Public visitation, Saturday June 3, 2023 from 10am-9pm and Sunday June 4, 2023 from 10am-9pm 

Funeral service at 11 am Monday June 5, 2023 St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church with interment following at St. Joan of Arc cemetery Frenchman's cove.

Donations Greatly Accepted to "The Tibbo" family. You can also email crystaltibbo@live.com

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. We listen. We learn. We walk with you.