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MARY BERNIER Obituary
MARY ANN WILLGING BERNIER (Age 82)
On Monday, May 21, 2018 of Bethany Beach, DE, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, born in Scranton, PA. Beloved wife of the late Deacon Bernard Bernier Jr. Mother of Ann (Anthony) Rogers, Catherine (Bob Sanetrik) Bernier, Marie Bernier, Patricia (Michael) Sichelman, Robert Bernier, and the late Joseph Bernier and Thomas Bernier (survived by Jennifer Bernier); grandmother of Michelle Hughes, Anthony Rogers III, Joseph Rogers, Stephanie Krakower and Jacqueline Bernier. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Sister of John Willging, Tom Willging, Jim Willging, Carol Willging Banford, and the late Claire Howland and Elizabeth Willging. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W. Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, May 24, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 70 University Blvd. E., Silver Spring, MD 20901. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22203, Attn: Kara Laing. Please go to www.donatenow.heart.org, and personalize your gift as a memorial tribute for Mary Ann Bernier.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Schumacher
May 30, 2018
Dear Bernier Family, Jack and I send our
deepest condolences on the passing of your mother and my godmother,Mary Ann. We are so thankful we saw her twice in the past year She was always smiling and so sweet! She will be missed ! Love and Hugs to all of you, Mary and Jack Schumacher
Jude Rossi
May 24, 2018
Rob and family,
I am very sorry about the loss of your Mom. No words can truly express what you are all going through at this time, but know in your heart, that your Mom will always be with you, no matter what.
With much love,
May 24, 2018
Thinking of you in these difficult times and wishing you only loving memories of your mother.
Pam Sichelman
Yolanda Gallego
May 23, 2018
So sorry about your Mom - she is missed dearly at the CHEER Center in Ocean View ... I know this wasn't her favorite photo, but I love it because it shows her silly side!
Love, Yolanda
Regine Rossi
May 23, 2018
Dear Rob and family, Kevin and I are so sorry for your loss. She was so clearly a wonderful lady who raised a wonderful family. You are all in our thoughts and we send you all of our love. - Regine
Joan Stewart
May 23, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Sister Suzanne Hixson, SNJM
May 23, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about my St. Gabriel's classmate. Love and prayers to her family.
American Heart Association
May 23, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Marie Buckley
May 23, 2018
I will miss her greatly ... a good friend ... a great smile.
Karen Sichelman
May 23, 2018
I will forever miss Mary Ann Smiling face. Always remembered never forgotten.
Mary Ellen Henry
May 23, 2018
Mary Ann is like Halley's Comet it comes into view ever 75 to 76 years. A person like Mary Ann comes into our lives but once in a life time, we need to cherish our time we had with her .I know that Mary Ellen and I do.
Ann, Catherine, Marie, Trish, and Robert you have been blessed for having Mary Ann as your mother.
Heaven has to be a happier place today with her there.
Mary Ann is like Halley's Comet it comes into view ever 75 to 76 years. A person like Mary Ann comes into our lives but once in a life time, we need to cherish our time we had with her .I know that Mary Ellen and I do.
Ann, Catherine, Marie, Trish, and Robert you have been blessed for having Mary Ann as your mother.
Heaven has to be a happier place today with her there.
Mary Ellen & Harvey
Diane Stevens
May 23, 2018
Paul and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a lovely lady. We know she is now in heaven with your Dad. May they see endless rainbows. Our sincere condolences.
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