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Ella Fitzsimmons Obituary
Louise was a graduate of Kennett Consolidated School, and went on to receive a degree as a Registered Nurse from the Chester Hospital in 1938. Louise later married Harry Bernard a WWII U.S. Navy sailor. She and Harry traveled to different duty stations across the United States, where Louise continued her work as a registered nurse. She retired in 1980 after working many years as an RN for Samuel Rizzotte, DDS, and the Memorial Hospital (Wilmington Hospital). Louise was also a volunteer for several years at Churchman's Village.
Mrs. Fitzsimmons is survived by her daughters, Joanne Louise Dobies and Sandra Gale Fitzsimmons and her husband Patrick. She also survived by her step-children: Edward Fitzsimmons, Robert Fitzsimmons, Richard Fitzsimmons, Kevin Fitzsimmons and his wife Evelyn, Joseph Fitzsimmons, John Fitzsimmons and Jean Fitzsimmons and her husband Jim Fritz, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her late husbands; Harry N. Bernard and Edward Fitzsimmons Sr., son; Thomas Fitzsimmons and a great-granddaughter; Michele Lee Dobies.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 22, at 1 pm at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek. Family and friends may visit from 12 to 1 pm. Interment will follow at the Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Louise to the Alzheimer's Association, 240 N. James Street, Suite 100-A, Newport, DE 19804.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carol & Bob Parrott
October 23, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Len Bacon
October 22, 2010
Rick and all of your family; our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Len and Shirl
Charlotte Malin
October 21, 2010
Louise was a sweet, loveable lady! She will be missed, but will remain in our hearts forever! My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Joan Fitzsimmons Casarella
October 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry Malin
October 21, 2010
She will be missed.
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