Mary Bernardine CONLOGUE

CONLOGUE - It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary Bernardine Conlogue announces her passing on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Bernardine was born in Saint John on May 20, 1912, the oldest daughter of the late Daniel and Ethel (Murphy) Conlogue. For the past 5 years Bernardine resided in Rocmaura Nursing Home. Bernardine was a dedicated social worker throughout her entire career. With Fr. Frank McDonald she began the Catholic Welfare Bureau to serve the needs of the less fortunate in our diocese. Following this, Bernardine assumed responsibilities for the Children's Aid Society where her love of children brought her so much joy as families came together. Her last position was that of supervisor for the N.B. Dept. of Social Services, which she held until her retirement in 1977. Bernardine was a lifelong member of the Catholic Women's League and St. Peter's Parish. She was predeceased by her brother, Louis; and her sisters, Madeline, Jean, and Clare. Bernardine has left to mourn two sisters, Helen McLean and Angela McCarthy; as well as five nieces; four nephews; and several cousins. Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society or Rocmaura Foundation Inc. would be appreciated. www.fitzpatrickfh.com Friday, May 11, 2007