elevated AB2Fk May 12, 1934 ~ November 1, 2024

elevated AB2Fk Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated AB2Fk Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

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elevated AB2Fk Obituary
It is with sadness that we announce our mother Mary Bernadette passed away with her family by her side at the age of 90.  She was born in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Ireland. 

elevated AB2Fk She is predeceased by her husband Paul William Parker (1993) and her son Raymond Paul Parker (2019).  Loving mother of Maureen and John (wife Lisa Boyse).  Cherished Nana to Jack and Cara Parker and Michelle, Dyanne and Kevin Parker.  And Aunt Benny to her many nieces and nephews all over the world. 

elevated AB2Fk She is survived by her older sister Josie Comerford (nee Wilson) of Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland.  

elevated AB2Fk Bernadette was a determined and independent spirit.   She was the first of her Irish family to emigrate, on her own, in search of her future.   She lived in several northern mining communities with her family and learned to swim, drive and tried to cross country ski.  She returned to school in the same class as Raymond to get her high school diploma. 

elevated AB2Fk Bernadette had the Irish wit in spades which she exhibited to the end.    She was a passionate supporter of the poor and all animals in need, especially dogs.  Her Catholic faith sustained her.  We were proud of her fierce heart. 

elevated AB2Fk Donations in memory of Bernadette may be made to the Toronto Humane Society http://www.torontohumanesociety.com./#

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