On June 17, 2016 our lives were forever changed when our beautiful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, great grandmother and friend Bertha Skinner (nee Organ) aged 84 years left her earthly home to be with her precious lord after a short but courageous battle. Surrounded by her loving family she passed away peacefully and left us with a lifetime of precious memories. Leaving to mourn Bertha is her loving and devoted husband Hartland Skinner of 64 wonderful years. A proud mother she will forever remain in the hearts of her children Monford (Lorraine) Organ, Alex (Wanda) Skinner all of Isle aux Morts, Sylvia (Eric) Walters Rose Blanche, Linda (Calvin) LeFrense, Hartley (Mildred) Skinner, Ross (Denise) Skinner all of Isle aux Morts, Lavena (Reid) Brekkas Fort St. John BC, Don (Colleen) Skinner Kamloops BC, Eugene (Jennifer) Skinner Fort St. John BC. She will also be sadly missed by 17 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, brother in law George T Organ and a large circle of brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and numerous close friends. Bertha was predeceased by her parents Alexander and Alice (nee Green) Organ, father and mother in law Reid and Violet Skinner, grandchildren Michael Walters, Taylon Hartland Kinslow, sisters; Lavina Meade, Lenora Organ, Violet Carter and baby brother Alexander Organ. Visitation taking place at Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Isle aux Morts on Sunday and Monday from where the funeral service will take place on Tuesday June 21, 2 PM, officiated by Rev. Maryrose Colbourne, interment following at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in memory of Bertha can be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc. 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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