It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernedette Moffatt-Reid, 71, of Joggins, NS. Bernedette passed away at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, NS, on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  

Bernedette was born in Halifax, NS, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Sadie (Scopie) LaForest.

Bernedette loved her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren.  She loved to knit and sew, and her family enjoyed many a homemade Christmas gift.  She was an amazing cook, especially baking, and her goods were enjoyed by many in the community.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Roy "Pete" Reid, Joggins; son Paul Moffatt (Carolyn), Dartmouth, NS; grandson Aaron Beal, Halifax, NS; Pete's daughters Doreen Reid, Amherst, and Ann Theal, Amherst, and their children Ryan and Scott Reid, Trevor, Ashley, and Shane Theal; as well as several great-grandchildren; siblings Richard (Becky), Betty LaForest (Blaine), and Phyllis (Phillip) Taylor; brother in law Trent Davis, Stewiacke, NS; nephew Gregory and niece Jolene.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by Pete's son, Peter Reid; sister Janette Davis and niece Crystal LaForest.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place in the St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church Parish Cemetery, Enfield, NS at a later date.

Bernedette's family wants to extend heartfelt thanks to the VON and to the Doctors and Nurses at the QEII Hospital.

For those who wish to do so, donations in Bernedette's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.