CHESAPEAKE--Bernadine "Bernie" Elaine Demkowski, 85, passed away in Sentara Obici Hospital on December 7, 2023.  She was born in Amsterdam, New York on September 1, 1938, the daughter of the late John Martin Kaczor and Josephine Victoria Kaminski Kaczor.  She was a devoted Catholic.

Bernie was known as "Mrs. D." to many and was blessed to have many dear friends. She taught at Christopher Academy for several years.  Working with children was a great love of hers. She was a member of the Green Meadow Point Garden Club for years.  She loved baking, gardening, knitting, and watching movies.

Bernie was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Henry W. Demkowski, her brother William Kaczor and a sister-in-law, Theresa Kaczor. She is survived by her three sons, Dr. Henry C. Demkowski (Nancy), Daniel J. Demkowski and Robert W. Demkowski (Vanessa); two brothers, Ronald Kaczor (Bonita) and Fred Kaczor; brother-in-law, William Demkowski (Donna); grandchildren Casey Hallwig (Will), Jamie and Kelli Demkowski, Samantha and Jonathan Demkowski, and Zoey and Jaclyn Demkowski; great-grandchildren Ryland, Kadin, and Elizabeth; two special girls, Jessica and Christine; and her nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Her joy was her family.

A Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, at Church of St. Therese, 4137 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, Virginia.  The family will receive friends an hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to EWTN, Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.