Obituaries

Bonnie F. Bearss (Naismith) passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at the age of 84 in Victoria, British Columbia.

She was born in Calgary, Alberta to Andrew and Cecile (Leonard) Naismith.

Bonnie’s warm personality, amiable nature and quick wit won her several life long friends. We’ll never forget her infectious laugh!

Coming from a strong Scottish background led her into her Family Genealogy.  Being a Base Brat, she lived in several areas including Alberta, Germany and Ontario. But her travelling didn’t stop there! After she was married and had started her family they packed up and relocated to Arizona then back to Alberta, next Missouri and then back to Ontario!

She was a phenomenal knitter and many of her projects are cherished keepsakes. She made wonderful knitted puppets and crafts…..she even made them personalized! She was a talented seamstress and created many of her children’s clothing and also sewed leather apparel for several years at Bainton’s Old Mill.  She was a woman of many talents! She was truly loved and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by five beloved children, Steven (Frances), Mark (Keatha), Lance (Melanie), Deanna (David), and Tamara (Chad).  She was also Gramma to fifteen grandchildren and Great Gramma to twenty-eight Great Grandchildren. She was a sister to Ann, Walter, Debbie and Rob.

She was predeceased by two beloved sons, Tim and Billy, and her older sister Sharron. Also her former spouse Bill and her beloved companion Bob Scott.

Cremation has taken place under the care of C.A.R.E Funeral Services

A celebration of life is to be held in the Spring as well as a private family burial.

Please do not send flowers as per Bonnie’s wishes.