BERNARD RANSOME Of Burk's Falls Peacefully on Wednesday May 11, 2011 at his home in Burk's Falls with his family at his side. Bernard Ransome was in his 71st year. Beloved husband and best friend for 43 years of Judy Ransome (nee Hartley). Dear father of Brenda and her husband Allan Slute. Proud and cherished Papa of Savannah and Dalton Slute. Bernard will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The family will host a celebration of Bernard's life at their home in Burk's Falls on Sunday June 12, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital Home Hemo Dialysis Unit would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls. 705-382-3222.