Mighton Funeral Home LTD.
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Bernice Witte (nee Mighton), passed away on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 2 days before her 93rd birthday.
Born in Bentinck Township on June 16th, 1932 to George and Alice (nee Stinson) Mighton. Bernice lived on the farm until she married Ken. Bernice and Ken moved to Durham and then to Guelph where she worked at Hammond Manufacturing until she retired then they were able to enjoy their retirement plan. Bernice was a devoted member of the Guelph Seniors Club and the Stone Road Mall Coffee Club where lots of lifelong new friends were made. As time went by after her beloved Ken’s death, Bernice moved to Saint Luke’s Place in Cambridge where she enjoyed the company and activities and making new friends.
Survived by her brother Tom (Marion) Mighton of Guelph, sister-in-law Shirley Goldsmith of Durham and brother-in-law Orville Witte. Predeceased by her husband Ken, brothers Emmerson Mighton, Robert (Phyllis) Mighton, sister Lois (Wilbert) Wiechers, sister-in-law Doris (Milford) Witte, brothers-in-law Clarence (Dorothy) Witte and Oliver Goldsmith. “Niece-y” will be deeply missed by her God daughter, nieces, nephews and their families.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation and celebration of her life at Mighton Funeral Home in Hanover, on Friday, June 20th, 2025 from 6pm – 8pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at 10 am. Pastor Lyndsay McGregor officiating. Interment to follow in Durham Cemetery.
Special thank you to the staff at Saint Luke’s LTC A Lower Level for the wonderful care given.
Bernice was the kind of person always wanting the best for anyone she knew. She was known to pay it forward and do nice things for her friends and family, or anyone in need. So in her memory, please consider her tradition of paying it forward, and do something nice for your own friends or family, or anyone in need, especially children. If you wish to make a donation in her memory, please do so to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
Rest in peace neesy. Are you ken and bernice in in hanover, actually we were neighbors. I am one of the twins and my mom and dad were nancy and len Ellig. We all had plenty of good laughs together. We had plenty of meals together. I will never forget.ken or you Bernice. Rest in peace my friend. Another angel is born.
- Donald ElligIt's been a long while since I saw Bernice but I remember a cow that I used to love at her place. She was an amazing woman and will be missed.
- Suzi BlackburnBernice you will be severely missed! You were a breath of fresh air and always brightened everyone's day with your brilliant smile! Having you as a neighbour for so many years made our days so much better.
Love always
Phil and Carol Kelly
So sorry to hear of Bernice's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
- Don & Karen WilsonOn behalf of myself and my wife Virginia we would like express our deepest sympathy to all family and friends of Bernice. Her love of life and her ease to laugh made anyone who knew her a better person. She was a true friend to our family and she left us with a lot of great memories. Lost but never forgotten.
- Greg AljoeDeepest sympathy to all of Bernice's family and friends. She was a splendid person. So much fun and many good memories I have of her. May she rest in peace.
- Sherry Lynn Bruder
