Peacefully in Vancouver, on January 11, 2013, at the age of 86. Loving mother of Dale (Robert) and Tracey (Dave). Born in Birmingham, England, Beryl came to Montreal in 1952 for a visit and ended up staying. Once married, she moved to Otterburn, Quebec and devoted herself to bringing up her two daughters. During this time Beryl was active in the renowned local theatre group, Hertel Mountain Players, beginning as a prompter and make-up artist, then moving to progressively challenging acting roles and finally to directing. Known for her beautiful garden, she won flower-arranging competitions and took various art classes. After moving to St. Lambert in the 1970’s, with limited means, she ensured her daughters had every opportunity. Always elegant, Beryl imparted her sense of style to them, as well as her love of beauty, nature and reading, a passion she sustained throughout her life. She worked continuously, from the time she graduated from secretarial college until she retired; with the exception of the ten years she stayed at home to raise her girls. Beryl retired from ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) in 1987, finding the challenges of her work on Council Meetings and General Assemblies particularly fulfilling and delighting in the good friendships and diversity of cultures she encountered there. In later years, Beryl moved between Ottawa and Vancouver in order to be a part of her grandsons’ lives (Gavin and Morgan/Tristan and Devon), affectionately known to them as Nannie and Granny Beryl (G.B.) An avid walker for years, she enjoyed her daily forays to The Table Restaurant in Ottawa and Enigma in Vancouver, where she was a welcome presence with the staff at both establishments. In 1940, on her elementary school leaving certificate, her Head Teacher described Beryl as follows: “A girl of ability, who always tries hard… of excellent character… reliable, honest and trustworthy.” These qualities remained with her throughout her life. Well into her eighties, she continued to practise random acts of kindness, whether it was giving impromptu lessons while on the bus to new immigrants on how to layer clothing for the cold, or interceding on an underdog’s behalf for an observed injustice. In full form, she was charming, entertaining and full of fun. We would like to thank the staff at Blenheim Lodge for their kind, and loving care. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity benefitting children or youth would be appreciated.