Mary Bernadette Allen

1917 - 2018

BORN

1917

DIED

2018

Mary Allen Obituary

Published by Parkes Champion Post on Nov. 13, 2018.

ALLEN (nee Carlon)

Mary Bernadette

10.4.1917 – 6.11.2018.   101 years

Formerly of Springwood, 33 Forbes Rd and 5 Medlyn St, Parkes & "Green Gully" Megalong Valley.

Cherished daughter of Norbert and Alice (nee Murray) Carlon and devoted wife of Fred (all dec).

Loved Mum of Sr Carlene RSM, Gwen, Brian, Marie, Delma, Frances, Robert, Phillip, David, Kevin & Joy & their partners. Precious Nana of Louise, Angela (dec), Corey, Emma, Keeley, Mikaela and Tait and Great Nana of Caleb and Callie.

Greatly loved sister of Bert (dec) & Norma Carlon (Megalong); sister in law of Dick & Mary Allen & Jim & Betty Allen (all dec).

Loved cousin, aunt and great aunt of the extended Carlon, Murray and Allen families, including Faye Iffland and Barry Allen of Parkes and Mary Meagher of Forbes.

Quiet and tireless volunteer of Middleton Progress Association, Middleton Sports Club, Middleton Public and Parkes High Schools and Holy Family Parish (all at Parkes) and St Vincent de Paul (Springwood).

Private burial. All invited to a Celebration of Bernadette's life at Megalong Valley Hall (20 minutes from Blackheath), 12 noon, Wednesday 14 November 2018 followed by lunch.

Family contact [email protected] ph 0407 304 236.

Bernadette will always have a place in our hearts.

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November 13, 2018

Noelene Mainwaring

Our deepest sympathy to Sr. Carlene and all the Allen family.
Sorry we are not able to be at megalong valley on Wednesday.
From Joe and Shirley carlon and family
(Grandson of Joseph Andrew carlon Burragorang valley)

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