Background
Hunter, Bernice Thurman was born on November 3, 1922 in Toronto. Daughter of William Henry and Francelina (Coe) Thurman.
Hunter, Bernice Thurman was born on November 3, 1922 in Toronto. Daughter of William Henry and Francelina (Coe) Thurman.
Commercial diploma, Runnymede College, 1939.
Born in Toronto, Hunter spent her adult years as an Eaton"s employee, and did not publish her first book,, until she was a grandmother. Her stories are recalled fondly by her fans for showing an accurate and enjoyable portrayal of Toronto through the Depression and War years. Hunter experienced a multitude of health challenges in her later years, however she continued writing.
Her first series of books has been adapted into a film called "Booky Makes Her Mark".
An award held by Swansea Public School for writing was named after Hunter.
(Book by Hunter, Bernice Thurman)
(Book by Hunter, Bernice Thurman)
(Book by Hunter, Bernice Thurman)
Member Writers Union of Canada, Canscaip. F C.
Married Lloyd Hunter, November 16, 1942. Children: Anita Louise, Heather Anne.