Colleen Fitzpatrick Bernard of Churchville, MD – formerly of Cornwall, NY – passed away on May 12, 2022 at the age of 66. Colleen was born to Dr. Edwin L. and Rosemary Cress Fitzpatrick on August 5, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA. She was a 1973 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School. She then attended Catholic University, where she met the love of her life Robert Bernard. They were married on October 17, 1981.
Colleen is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Robert Bernard; cherished children Ryan Bernard (Meaghan), Shane Bernard (Whitney), and Bridget Lynch (Dave); and adored grandchildren Adelyn, Brooks, Leah, and one beautiful baby on the way. She is also survived by her loving mother Rosemary Fitzpatrick; caring siblings Lee Fitzpatrick (Debbie), Kevin Fitzpatrick (Anne), and Michael Fitzpatrick, as well as by several nieces and nephews. Colleen was predeceased by her father Dr. Edwin L. Fitzpatrick; father-in-law, Emile “Trot” Bernard; and mother-in-law, Rose-Marie Bernard.
Colleen’s greatest joy in life was being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Despite her physical limitations and a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, she remained a steady beacon of hope and optimism. She was a source of eternal strength, with abundant faith and an indomitable will. To know her was to love her. Colleen will always be remembered for her radiant smile and beautiful spirit, and she will be deeply missed by all the people whose lives she touched.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 9-11:30AM at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Rd., Montrose, NY. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated also on Thursday at 12pm at St. Augustine Church, Ossining, NY with burial to follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Ossining.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National MS Society: https://nationalmssociety.org.
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