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Mary Bernard Obituary
Born May 28, 1910 in Rutland, Vt., she was the beloved wife of the late Sergius Bernard and the devoted and loving mother of Sergius, Virginia, Jude, James & Stephen.
She was also the cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia (Gee) McDonough of North Adams and her brothers and sisters.
Mary lived her life with grace, compassion and good humor.
She will always be remembered for her expansive organic garden that was inspired by the summers she spent as a child on her grandparent's farm in Vermont.
Along with gardening, she enjoyed canning, bowling, puzzles and volunteering in the Catholic Church including teaching first communion at Holy Redeemer in Chatham.
She was also known by family and friends as the person who suggested the name Cape Cod Potato Chips to her sons, the company's founders.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at Holy Redeemer Church, 57 Highland Ave., Chatham, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at 10 a.m.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Road, Chatham.
Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Harwich.
Donations may be made to the Bridgewater Raynham Scholarship Fund in care of Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High School, Bridgewater, Mass.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marge and John Bradbury
September 4, 2007
Please know our thoughts are with you at this time.
How lucky Mary was to have such a "family of Bernards."
Our sympathy to each and every one.
Grandmas are special !
Ron & Jan Vest
September 4, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss and wish you the very best. God Bless you.
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
September 3, 2007
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Jude Bernard Jr
September 2, 2007
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of our shared loss. I will miss Grandma.
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