Sydney
The family of Mary Olga (Bernasky) Richardson regret to announce her passing on Friday, July 12, 2024, at MacGillivray Guest Home in Sydney.
Born on March 28, 1928, in Glace Bay, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Marta (Kolisnick) Bernasky.
Mary will be sadly missed by children, Ernie (Karen), Jim (Liz), Jane (Nick), Sandra (Bill), Don (Deb), and Carol (Darin); her many grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Mom was predeceased by children, Leonard, Rose, and Bill; grandsons, John Luc, Stephen, Scott, and great-grandson, Tyler.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Donations in memory of Mary may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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In loving memory of Mary Olga Richardson (Bernasky) March 28 1928 July 12 2024. Mom passed away quietly Friday evening in the MacGillvary guest home with family and her friend Pauline Wadden by her side.
Mom will be sadly missed by children Ernie(Karen) Bernasky, Jim(Liz), Jane(Nick) Doran, Sandra(Bill), Don(Deb), Carol(Darin), her many grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. Mom was proceeded by children Leonard, Rose Lee and Bill, grandsons John Luc, Stephen Burns, Scott, great grandson Tyler Halloran.
Mary was the last living child of the late John & Martha (Kolisnick/Kolisnyk) Bernasky, she was the youngest of this family proceeded by sisters Sophie (Alex) MacKinnon, Feodora (Jim) Ross, brother John, also proceed by her siblings of a second marrage of her father; Joan, Christine, Paul, Albert, Effie, Irene, Ester, Margaret, surviving are June, and Shirley . Many thanks to all the staff at the MacGillary Guest Home who have been involved in moms care over the years.
In leiu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity
I remember mary as a teenager when she lived on Alexander street ,My heart is with Mary’s family,when I worked at magillvarys I had the chance to spend so much time on Mary’s unit, I absolutely adored her humor and her smiles when I was on shifts
Condolences sent to her family at this time
You are missed grandma.