Raymond Berndt

Passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2014 at the age of 88. Son of the late Reinhold Berndt and the Late Julia Belter. Beloved husband of Marcella McAlendin. Dear father of Rodney, Leo, Gerald (Debra Marshall), Rosemary (Dave Abbott), Mark (Wendy Roberts), Peter and Jeffrey. Grandfather to Chelsea, Patrick, Robin, Kayla, Taylor, Clay and Jena, great grandfather to Alexander. Survived by two brothers Evan (Doreen), Vernon (Judy) and four sisters Anita (late Newton), Vera (Roger), Madge (Gilles) and Lillian (Carl). Also survived by many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Howard (late Amy), Hazel (late Jim), Leslie (late Maxine), Donald (late Marion) , Gordon (Jacqueline) and Janet (late George). The funeral service will take place at St. Malachy's Church on March 22nd at 11 a.m. The family will be present at the Church one and half hour prior to the service to receive condolences. The family would like to give special thanks to the ICU staff at the Ottawa Civic Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Malachy's Church, 3889 - Route 315, Mayo, Quebec J8L 3Z8 or to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L1 would be appreciated.