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Bernadette Matusky Obituary

Bernadette A. Matusky passed away on Sunday morning, November 25, 2012 at her home. She was 66 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Macatee and the late Elizabeth Mancer.

She is the beloved mother of Joe Brooks and his wife Shellie, Bernadette Allman and her husband Greg, John Brooks and Sommer, Ricky Matusky and Lynn, Jessica Matusky and Mike and the late Michael Devonshire; grandmother of Cayla, Sammie, Brittany, Megan, Jami Lynn, Gregory, Andrew, Kelsey, Maddie, Michaelena, Savannah and Ben. Also survived by her twin-sister, Dolores Macatee, triplet-sisters~Eileen McCullough (Pat), Rosemary Macatee and Sr. Betty Anne Macatee.

A celebration of Bernadette's life will be from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Salem United Methodist Church, 469 Salem Church Road in Newark, Delaware 19702.

LONGWOOD

FUNERAL HOME

of MATTHEW

GENEREUX, INC.

KENNETT SQUARE

Condolences to:

www.longwoodfuneralhome.com

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Published by The News Journal on Nov. 29, 2012.

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Anita

January 4, 2013

So saddened to hear of Bernie's passing. Plenty of memories of our childhood together on Greenway Avenue and of working for the dentist bring back a different lifetime. Bernie got me my first job. Always helping. Goodbye my friend.

Brittany Chandler

November 30, 2012

Still can't believe you're really gone.. Love you Mom mom, forever & always...

Cayla Brooks

November 30, 2012

I'll miss you, beautiful Mommom. Give my love to Uncle Michael. I will love you forever and ever.

sara tweed

November 30, 2012

mom u will forever be missed...U'll always be in my heart u watched me grow up to be the women i am now but i know ur not in pain any more n micheal is takin good care of u...love u mom

November 30, 2012

Your family is in my prayers in this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories of Bernadette & knowing she is now reunited with Michael. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. - Shauna Holbrook

Karen/Jacob Reifendifer

November 30, 2012

John and family, sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother

Helen Mikalouski

November 30, 2012

Dear Sr. Betty Ann:
May you find peace in your memories of your sister Bernie and feel comforted by the love and support of family & friends.
My prayers are with you and your family.

Cooke Family

November 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

November 29, 2012

ernie, I will miss you and the fun we had at times I shall never forget the Ice Show with Dad and Joey, Johnny and Sis Dec.26 with Dee andDeeDee I love you your sister Betty Ann

November 29, 2012

My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Jesus will be your strength.
Sr. Margaret Mary McAuliffe

Linda LeSage

November 29, 2012

Linda LeSage, Marian Allen and April Brooks (mother of Sammie, Megan, JamiLynn and Kelsey) would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family. Bernadette was a member of our family for over 20 years and will be deeply missed.

November 29, 2012

we love you forever,& ever & always...
Joey,Shellie,Cayla,Brittany & Andrew

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