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Mary Berger Obituary
She was the beloved wife of Eric Berger, M.D. and devoted mother of Elissa, Joshua and Benjamin. Mary is also survived by her dear parents, John and Rita Lyons of Buffalo, NY, sisters, Linda and Margaret, brother, John and ten nieces and nephews.
Mary was born in Buffalo, NY and earned her nursing degree from SUNY Buffalo, as well as her Masters degree in Nursing from the University of CT. She worked for the East Greenwich Public Schools as a school nurse-teacher for 15 years. She was a member of the National Honor Society of Nursing and was a Red Cross instructor in Critical Life Support. For many years she volunteered at Friends Way of RI, a bereavement support group for children.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Friends Way, 765 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889. There will be a memorial service in Marys honor Tuesday (today) at 3:00 p.m. in TEMPLE SINAI, 30 Hagen Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be private. Shiva will be observed at her late residence Wednesday and Thursday 5-8 p.m.
Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Cranston.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Berger
27 Entries
September 15, 2008
Dr. Berger,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your wife.
Charlotte C. DeMarco
Bristol, RI
Judy Vollaro
September 15, 2008
Dr. Berger and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Mary's death. I didn't know her but she sounded like such a caring person and a good wife and mother. I know she will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy Vollaro
(retired LPN from 3 south)
Beverly Lachman
September 15, 2008
Dear Eric, Elissa, Josh and Ben,
Mary was a joy and a gift to everyone who knew her. I know you will miss her terribly. Mary was a kind sweet and gentle person. She loved all of you dearly and you always made her proud. We were so sorry to learn of here untimely passing. May your memories of her bring you comfort.
With love and deep sympathy,
Marty, Zachary and Bev Lachman
Mary Ann Steere
September 10, 2008
Dear Dr. Berger,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Furtado Family, Cranston,RI
Johanna LeClair
September 10, 2008
Dear Berger Family,
Mary was a dear friend of mine and a facilitator with me at Friends Way. I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary was special and a blessing to have had in my life.
Linda Cavalieri Duell, childhood friend
September 6, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Steve Bienenfeld
September 3, 2008
Eric:
I'm sorry to hear the sad news about Mary. My wishes of strength go out to you & your family.
Gary Serby
September 3, 2008
Dear Berger Family:
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Mary was such a caring and kind person. Our thoughts are with all of you....
Sincerely,
Gary, Roberta, Andrew and Sam Serby
Betsy Stevens
September 3, 2008
Mary was a sweet and dear friend at Friends Way for my daughters and I. She will be greatly missed, but warmly remembered. God Bless you all in your loss. Betsy, Belle & Jazzy Stevens
Isaura Pereira
September 3, 2008
Dear Berger Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in such a great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Isaura, David, Zachary, Joshua and Jillian Pereira.
Heart Station Staff
September 3, 2008
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Dr. Berger.
Heart Station Staff
RI hospital
Chuck Barton
September 3, 2008
This is a great loss. Mary was such a warm, caring person.
Nancy Votta
September 3, 2008
Dear Eric, Elissa Josh and Ben,
I was very sad to hear about your loss. I will always remember the wonderful times we shared when our famlies got together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Adler
September 3, 2008
To the Berger Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Mary's passing today. My deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. May you find strength in the countless memories in your hearts....
Sincerely, Gail Adler
Holly Barton
September 2, 2008
Mary was a loving and kind person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Garnett-Thomas
September 2, 2008
Elissa and Ben,
Your mom will be sorely missed. I will always remember her as someone who took excellent care of my kids (Don and Sarah) at Cole whenever they didn't feel well, especially when I couldn't leave work to pick them up. It was comforting to know that they were in her good hands!!!
Corki Bienenfeld
September 2, 2008
To the Berger family,
I was so sorry to hear about Mary. She was one of the kindest, most giving people I ever knew. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Danith (Danie) Burton (Bus 9)
September 2, 2008
To the Berger Family: Your mom will be sadly missed, what an Angel she was, I will remember all the help and love she gave my children and me. Always remember she is watching over you to keep you safe, I will keep you all in my prayers.
Giovanni Giordano
September 2, 2008
Dear Dr. Berger & family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this most difficult time.
Giovanni Giordano
September 2, 2008
Dear Eric, Elissa, Josh and Ben,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mary will always be remembered for her kindness, her sweet smile and her gentle soul. We will miss her very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Seamus, Jodi, Cian and Brenna Purcell
Bleama & Barry Forman
September 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy and thoughts for All of you. Treasure all the good memories and now your former baby sitter has two wonderful children
Maggie (Barton) and Chris Dwyer
September 2, 2008
Dr. Berger, Elissa, Joshua and Benjamin,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
September 2, 2008
Dear Eric, Elissa, Joshua & Ben,
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies over the loss of your dear mother. Whether at school or at Friends Way, we will always remember, and be forever grateful, for her kind heart, her gentle ways and sincere compassion she showed so many children and their parents through the years. Thank you for sharing her with us.
All our love,
Beth, Andrew & Taryn Sousa
Carmelita Bisignani
September 2, 2008
Dr. Berger,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Your Loving Friends
September 2, 2008
Berger Family,
You all have our sympathy. May the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our pains give you all the needed strenght to endure in this time of such deep sorrows. For He promise:
"He is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves."
Liz Pope
September 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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