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For Beryl Bernay

Thu, 06/17/2021 - 11:52

A Zoom memorial and in-person gathering for Beryl Bernay, who died of Covid-19 on March 29, 2020, are planned for next week. Both are being organized by her niece, Carol Gonzales. The memorial will be held on Wednesday from 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Participants will be asked to share reminiscences up to two minutes in length.

Friends can also share stories at the in-person gathering next Thursday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Louse Point. Those planning to attend have been asked to take chairs or blankets, and snacks to share. Drinks will be supplied. Butterflies will be released in Beryl's honor, her niece said.

The link for the Wednesday Zoom event is https://bit.ly/3iFRlCM. The meeting ID number is 748 0436 7666.

 

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