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RIP Miss B: The Point Loses a Legend By MONIQUE ANDRES Daughter of Brenda Muschamp Bernard
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iss B was a vibrant soul, one who lit up the room whenever she entered, right up until she became less able to get around. She was full of joy and always eager to help out anyone no matter what the problem was. Brenda Rosalee Muschamp Bernard was the sixth child of Celia Muschamp and Gerald Bernard. She was born and raised in beautiful Placencia where she attended St. John’s Anglican Memorial Primary School. Passionate about cooking from a young age she used to prepare meals for herself. Thereafter she started cooking with a friend Deborah McKain better known as “Debbie” with whom she opened “Brenda’s Café" in the Bakadeer area of Placencia. It quickly became known as one of the best spots
in the village for good food, and Brenda made a strong name for herself as a cook who knew what she was doing. At Brenda's Cafe the tourists in the village were able to have coffee and breakfast and through her ambitious spirit, she later built her very own landmark, “Brenda’s Caribbean Cooking” where she showed her true passion for the kitchen and love Brenda Muschamp Bernard proudly shows off a plate of for people.
the Peninsula by the seashore near the popular "Fish Board" meeting spot and continued her legacy. A few years later she met Tom Pierce who stood by her side through it all! Until her days became fewer he was right by her side. A true angel I must say. Words cannot express the love and gratitude the family has for Tom.
A local icon, they will make mention of her in books, local folklore and stories for years and perhaps generations to come. - Monique Andres
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Brenda Rosalee Muschamp Bernard is predeceased by her father Gerald Bernard and sisters, Irene and Maurene Bernard.
She is survived by her mother, Celia Muschamp; daughters, Delice Pinkard and Monique Andres; grandchildren, Karlton Wagner and Kevion Andres; sisters, Therese Bernard, Merlene Bernard, A local icon, they Annamae Ferguson, Marva her beloved Kriol food prepared at the legendary "Bren- will make mention Young, Charlotte Fuller and Her energy drew da's Caribbean Cooking" located along the seashore at of her in books, Marlet Curtis; one brother, Denton Bernard and her people from all the southern end of the Placencia Road. (Photo by: PAM SCHULER) local folklore and common law husband,Tom walks of life into stories for years her restaurant, that even her mother felt the and perhaps generations to Pierce. Brenda is also sureven the famous award-win- need to say something to her come. She touched every- vived by a host of niecning Trinidadian singer, at times. Nevertheless, she one’s life one way or the es, nephews, relatives and “Calypso Rose” came to never gave up on her dreams. other, and she shall never be friends. meet the famous Brenda. As In 2000, she changed the lo- forgotten. It takes a singular we all know, her entertain- cation of her business, mov- kind of personal courage to May her soul rest in peace ment was always over the top ing to the southern end of live as she lived. and rise in glory! ▪
Brenda Rosalee Muschamp Bernard Jan. 21, 1965 to Oct. 4, 2018
Brenda poses with a customer in front of her colorful eatery. (Photo by: BRENDA GARROD)
