Bernadette (Desverreaux) Fischer
Born: Wed., Sep. 16, 1936
Died: Tue., Nov. 1, 2016
Visitation
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sun., Nov. 06, 2016
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 PM Mon., Nov. 07, 2016
Location: St. Jane Frances Church
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Bernadette C. Fischer, age 80, a resident of Berlin, and previously of Pasadena, died on November 1, 2016.
She was born on September 16, 1936, in Baltimore, to the late Naomi and Alexander Bone. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Notre Dame. She taught at St. Jane Frances de Chantal School in Pasadena for 31 years. She enjoyed swimming, the beach, watching the Ravens, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Along with her parents, Bernadette is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 18 years: John N. Desverreaux, Jr.; her beloved husband of 39 years: George L. Fischer; and her sister Naomi Smith.
She is survived by her five children: Barbara and her husband Charles, John and his wife Debbie, Carol and her husband Stuart, Robert and his wife Denise, and Jacquelyn and her husband Geoffrey; 11 grandchildren: Ryan, Lindsey, Jonathan, John IV, Amanda, Katie, Alexander, Emily, Ethan, Kayla, and Lexi; and two great grandchildren: Carrick and Rose.
Family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Sunday from 6 to 8 PM. The procession will leave the funeral home on Monday at 12:30 PM to go a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 1 PM in St. Jane Frances Church. Her burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the Bernadette C. Fischer Scholarship Fund at 1665 Dartmoor Dr. Huntingtown, MD 20639 or at www.fischerfund.org and feel free to express your condolences below as well.
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John "Buddy" Breen
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Posted Thu November 03, 2016
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So very sorry to hear this news. She taught so many, so much, and will be greatly missed. Although gone from this place, fond memories of Ms. Bernadette will live in our hearts forever. Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time.
Sincerely,
Buddy Breen and family
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Cheryl Hook and JimHook
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Posted Thu November 03, 2016
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Barb,
So sorry to hear this news. Please know that Jim and I are thinking of you and remembering what a great person your mom was to so many.
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Rochelle
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Posted Fri November 04, 2016
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Carol,
On behalf of the Tyler family, we send our deepest and heartfelt prayers to you and your family during this time. We pray you experience comfort and peace as you remember your mother and her precious life.
Rochelle Tyler
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Beth (Bollman) Brenhoch
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Posted Fri November 04, 2016
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I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful women. Ms Fischer was my teacher as SJF and she was a wonderful teacher. She will forever be in my heart!
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Pam mcelwee
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Posted Fri November 04, 2016
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Dear Family,
Arlene, Ronald and I send our deepest condolences on the death of Bernadette. Ar and I have so many childhood memories of fun times at the "Shore" when Bernadette and John
were only teenagers. God bless all of you . May you be comforted in knowing Bernadette's kindness throughout the years, especially her devotion to Catholic education.
With love,
Cousins Arlene, Ronald and Pam
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Joan Mischtschuk
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Posted Fri November 04, 2016
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Carol,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
Joan and Peter Mischtschuk
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Linda & Joe Grunder
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Posted Fri November 04, 2016
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Barb and Chuck and Jakie- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom contributed to the growth and development of our sons. Thank you so much.
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Gregory J Amderson
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Posted Fri November 04, 2016
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God Bless all who mourn her passing. All my memories of her are wonderful. Thank you all for sharing her with us as kids.
You may have heard our mom passed 1 day before her on Oct. 31st. We were all Blessed growing up with such devoted moms. Prayers of peace and comfort
Greg
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Antonia Hutchings
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Posted Fri November 04, 2016
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A wonderful woman, my thoughts and prayer are your whole family. I will never forget the times at SJF
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Susan Rogers Smuda
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Posted Sat November 05, 2016
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RIP. You were in every teacher I had through my school years. You were such a role model and I tell my 15 yr old twins about you and how that one teacher lives with you. Thank you for showing me what compassion and the joys of teaching were supposed to look like in a teacher. My thoughts are with your family.
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Lauren S. Fassler
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Posted Sat November 05, 2016
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, which is a very hard loss to bear indeed. I know the days ahead will be difficult ones for you, but I hope that your happy memories of your beautiful mother will help carry you through. You have my deepest sympathies.
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Bridget Radford
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Posted Sat November 05, 2016
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She was a fantastic teacher and a good person. She made learning fun. My condolences to the family.
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Deb Rodey
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Posted Sun November 06, 2016
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Carol,
I'm incredibly sorry for your loss. I will always remember the kindness your Mom showed me and Chrissy so many years ago. I hope that wonderful memories help you through such a difficult time. Love to you and your family.
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Katie Korpacz and family
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Posted Sun November 06, 2016
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So sorry for the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Praying for your family that God gives you all peace and comfort.
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Sue Hellmig
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Posted Mon November 07, 2016
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Carol, I am so very sorry about your mom's passing. She was definitely a great lady, always making you feel welcome. Skip sends his sympathies as well. God bless.
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Mary Calabrese (Hutchings)
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Posted Fri November 11, 2016
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So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Desverreaux was one of my favorite teachers. She was very caring. My thought and prayers are with you.
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