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Mary Gervais Obituary

Mary Theresa Dennis Gervais

Raleigh

Mary Theresa Dennis Gervais passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. She was 93 years old. Daughter of the late Joseph Dennis and Rosalie Buras Dennis Estopinal. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Leo Gervais. Loving mother of Mary Rose Gervais Lupia (Raul) and Theresa "Terri" Gervais. Grandmother of Cassandra and Victoria Lupia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mary was born and raised in New Orleans. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School, and attended Ursuline College. She was a longtime resident of Metairie, and was an active parishioner of St. Angela Merici Church. After Hurricane Katrina, she relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, and resided at Brookdale Independent Living (formerly The Heritage), where she formed many friendships. She attended St. Raphael Church in Raleigh.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday at 12:00 noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawn metairie.com

Published by The News & Observer on Jun. 30, 2015.
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I have such fond memories of my across the street neighbors. Mrs. Mary was so sweet. She wanted my children to come and see all her kittens and gave us a calico one. Her love of everything strawberry makes me smile to this day. May she rest in peace together with Mr. Gervais. Love, Beckie Quintal and Family

Rebecca Quintal

July 2, 2015

Mary & family,
God saw she was getting tired, so he put His arm around her and whispered come with me, her golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Love Joyce

June 30, 2015

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