Bernice Chisholm

Bernice Ann Chisholm (nee Dobson), of Oakville, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Monday, May 18th, 2026 in her 82nd year. Loving mother of Karen Chisholm, Michelle Chisholm and her husband Greg Hammer, and Scott Chisholm and his wife Lisa. Cherished grandmother of Davis, Tyler (Jordyn), Jackson, Alex, Ashton, Andi (Marlin), and Clark (Madison). Great-grandmother of Stevie. Dear sister of Fred and Gail Dobson, Marilyn Heffer, Len and Kathy Dobson, John and Wendy Dobson, Garry and Judy Dobson, and Wayne and Julie Dobson. Predeceased by her sister Sharon Dobson. 

Bernice loved her family. She was B, mom, nannie, auntie Bernice to so many. You could count on her for a toasted western or burger, if you needed a job she would make it happen, a place to stay, there was always room. In return she expected a lot from people. She was very independent but also looked to her brothers for support. They were often fixing something at her house, building a deck or a wall but also together for Saturday morning breakfast to just catch up.

Bernice had a very strong work ethic. She believed you get up every day, put your pantyhose on and go to work!

She worked at ISECO (name changed over the years) for 51 years starting at the age if 20. It would be very common to find piles of paperclips, bundles of elastics and boxes of envelopes all around her house because the work didn't finish itself. Anyone that was around was often talked into helping get the mail ready for the next work day.

Bernice loved her grandchildren. She was happy to go to every sporting event, school play, and dance recital. Whatever was happening she wanted to be there. She coached her daughters little league softball ball teams.

Bernice loved to play cards. As soon as you could count she was teaching you how to play cribbage. Nobody could play as many games of crazy 8's in a row as her. She had a very competitive nature when it came to games so the faint at heart need not join.

Some years ago she decided to do some things she always wanted to do so she started to take piano lessons and set up a small keyboard in her living room to practice. She also signed up for the police studies program at Sheridan College and took some classes.

Bernice loved her weekly time at the legion for euchre night. She also volunteered with the poppy campaign and collected pop can tabs to build a wheelchair.

Bernice was most happy with a coke, a smoke and a burger with family.

We would like to thank the staff at Rockwood Terrace for all their care and support through this difficult time.

Please join us for a come and go celebration of life with a light lunch on Saturday June 6th from 1-3 p.m. at St.Volodymyr Event Centre, 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville, Ontario L9M 4H9.

Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.