The Funeral service for the late Theodora Wiltshire will take place on Wednesday May 2, 2012 at the Pentecostal Redeemers Temple located on 1537-41 Bergen St Between Utica and Schenectady Brooklyn, NY. Viewing will take place from 5-7PM. Funeral service will follow at 7PM.Interment will be handled by Otway & Bailey Funeral Home in Grenada WI.
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Ecclesiastes 3: 1-7, 17; to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
A Time to Be Born
On September 21, 1952 in the beautiful island of Grenada, God gave to Veronica Daisy McEwen and Anthony Vivian Cadore (deceased) a precious jewel named Theodora Bernadette Cadore (Wiltshire) who was also affectionately known as Bun-so, Sister Bee, and Sister Bernadette. Little did her parents know that God would use this gift for his glory and honor as she touched many lives as a servant of the Most High God not only in Grenada but also the USA. As a child, she was a hardworking person who helped her mother cared for her younger siblings by doing laundry, cooking and baking which are things that she enjoyed even into adulthood. Those who have eaten her food would complement her on how great a cook she was. Bernadette was also no nonsense, yet funny person who enjoyed a good laugh with those she loved. Family meant a lot to her and she showed that love by constantly praying on their behalf every day.
A Time for Every Purpose and Every Work
As a child Bernadette attended Grand Roy primary school then attended home economics classes to learn skills such as handwork, baking and cooking. She loved reading and would spend all her free time reading books that would help her become a better person and Christian. Her love for learning pushed her to go to back to school. She attended Immanuel Bible Institute and Seminary in Brooklyn NY, from which she graduated with a diploma in Ministerial. As a hard working woman Bernadette worked for former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop in Grenada, then for the Cuban Ambassador while he was stationed in Grenada. She then worked for several governmental entities in Grenada including the Grenada Airport Authority, the Ministry of Works and the Government’s printery until her departure from Grenada. In New York she worked as a care giver in the health field and also as an assistant at Precious Rose Angel Daycare, where she worked until her passing. Her hard working ways earned her much respect from all who worked with her and even on the job she will be remembered as hardworking, straight forward, and diligent and a lover of the Bible.
A Time to Breakdown and a Time to Build up
In 1991 Bernadette gave her life to the Lord under the ministry of Bishop George Fletcher and never regretted her decision to live for Christ and found a joy in the things of God that filled her with compassion for others and a deep desire to see her relatives come to know Christ as their savior. The old creature became a new one, and she never returned to being her former self regardless of the challenges that she faced. She allowed God to do away with the old Bernadette and allowed him to fashion her in his image and likeness. Through studying the word of God, Bernadette grew spiritually that enabled her to be an asset in Ministry that Bishop Fletcher entrusted her to work with Pastor Nelson at the La Sagesse New Testament Church, where she labored to build that ministry until she migrated to the United States. Arriving in the big Apple did not cause Bernadette to turn her back on God, instead she was more committed to serve god and work for his kingdom by evangelizing wherever she went. She became a member of Pentecostal Redeemers Temple in Brooklyn NY and was a very active in ministry where she was an intercessor, part of the evangelistic team, Ministerial Board and planning committee. Tract distribution was a favorite activity that she enjoyed and was not afraid to tell others about Christ whenever she had the opportunity. She became a spiritual giant in the things of God.
A Time to Plant
Bernadette was blessed with 5 wonderful children that she brought up in the house of God. Although she faced many hardships, she lived a life of faith and complete trust in the Lord. Her children can testify that she put the fear of God in them that even when she was not around they would remember her words. She believed that God had a bigger plan for her life and her children so she never stopped praying that all her children would be in the house of God as adults and that pray was answered before her death. And like the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31 that her children now rise and call her blessed because she never ate the bread of idleness, she always opened her mouth with wisdom and feared the Lord.
A Time to Die
On April 25th, 2012 Bernadette left this world to return to her Maker and King knowing that she was given eternal life by her Savior; “….. To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). As Bernadette rests in the arms of her savior, she is now free from affliction and pain, she knew that her God would never let her down but would come through for her. She always stood on the promises of God knowing that “he will never leave her nor forsake her but that he would be with her until the end (Hebrews 13:5).
A Time to Mourn
Bernadette has left many to mourn her return home including mother Veronica Daisy McEwen-Le Gaul, her children Amanda Moses, Joseph, Maurice Dwayne, Ward and Heizron Cadore; her siblings Allan Ferguson in Texas, Alstan, Royley AKA Five-cents, Edith AKA Roylyn and Gracelyn in Brooklyn, New York; David AKA Spooner, Harold AKA Jude, Agnes AKA Rona and Rhonda in Grenada; Anthony Cadore, Jeffrey Cadore, Michael Cadore and Joseph Cadore in Orlando, Florida, USA. One son-in-law: Vivian Moses. Two daughters-in law: Abigail and Jenny-Ann. One grand grandchild Jaeden whom she called Prince and many Aunts and uncles including Fields McEwen in Antigua, Winston McEwen in London, England; Clare Debellotte, Daphne McEwen, Claudius McEwen AKA Tallboy and uncle Papito, Bella McEwen, Eluta and Cicely in Grenada; many nieces and nephews in Grenada, Florida, Brooklyn, NY and Texas; many relatives and friends in New York, Florida, Antigua, London England, the McEwen’s from Gouyave, Grand Roy and Concord, the Cadore’s from Grand Roy, Black Bay and Concord, Pastor Gyimah , Ministers and members of Pentecostal Redeemers Temple in Brooklyn, NY, Pastor Nelson and members of the La Sagesse New Testament Church and Bishop Fletcher and the members of Birch Grove New Testament Church in Birch Grove, St. Andrews, Grenada.
We cry tears of joy knowing that Bernadette’s season on this earth and in our lives is over and that her purpose on earth has been accomplished. She affected change for the positive in so many lives which can only be done with the help of the Holy Spirit. Preaching salvation to those who did not know Christ was God’s To see her is to see Christ. She lived the life of a true soldier in God’s army without any pretense.
my condolence to the family and fried,s of sister theodora she will be miss, veronica
VERONICA JOSEPH BROOKLYN,NY [6/20/2012]
My deepest sympathy to Aunty Daisy and the rest of my Cousin's Bernadette death. I know that I will see her again,even though her passing left us sad, but I know in my heart how much we love her, but God Loved her more. May she rest in perfect peace in the arms of our saviour.
CHRISTINA JOHANNA CHARLES-SAMPSON KINGSBURY LONDON U.K [5/8/2012]
may her soul rest in peace
GERMAIN MCEWEN MONTREAL CANADA [5/6/2012]
To five cents and family, our condolences goes out to you, may her soul rest in peace
CHRISTINE ANTOINE BROOKLYN, NY [5/4/2012]
May your soul rest in perfect peace..
GLENNEISHA GREY AND GREY FAMILY UNITED STATES [5/2/2012]
May your soul rest in perfect peace..
GLENNEISHA GREY AND GREY FAMILY UNITED STATES [5/2/2012]
condoience to bernadette's family be strong she's gone home to be with her Maker. When we all get to Heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be. Bless The Lord Oh My Soul And All That Is Within Me; Psalm 103
KARON HARRY NEW YORK [5/2/2012]
to the family of bum my her sold rest in peace. from the Lindsay and Marshall family who she knew from Lucas Street
SHERMA GRENADA [5/2/2012]
my heart goes out to the family of bernadette
JENNIFER BAIN WALTERS EAST NEW YORK [5/2/2012]
To the Cadore family - our sympathies are with you even in your lowest moments of despair. Just remember in cherished thoughts and memories, loved ones never really part. Blessings
To Joseph and Abie 1Thessalonians 4:18 In every thing give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you knowing that one day you will all be together so keep faith alive that's what she will want.
GALE, STEVE, DOREEN, GEAN AND SIS GREY BROOKLYN NY. [5/2/2012]
From unilta and family we mourn with the family of Bernadette our prayers are with you! God's blessing go with her children and love one.
CATHERINE PHILLIP BROOKLYN [5/1/2012]
my condolences goes out to five cents on the passing of your mom. keep strong my friend.
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