Bernadette Breen

1958-2011

Bernadette Breen, Benagh, Riverstown, Dundalk who died suddenly on September 29th is sadly missed by her family. Month's Mind Mass: 29th October 11 am in Lordship

About Bernadette

Name: Bernadette Breen
From: Dundalk, Louth, Ireland
Age: 53 years old
Most likely to say: Any craic?
Fondly known as: Bernie

Parents:

Philip and Maureen Maguire

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Music

Song Title:You Raise Me Up
Music by the O'Neill Brothers www.pianobrothers.com

Candles

Saturday, November 19, 2011, 10:55:18 AM From Kerry McCourt: "Rest in peace Bernadette. Love and miss you greatly. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal".xxx"
Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 3:35:29 PM From Yvonne Brennan: "Rest in peace Bernie, it was a pleasure to have known and worked with you,such a wonderful nurse,caring,kind and always ready for a chat, you are greatly missed x"
Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 12:21:38 AM From Adele woollard: "Rest in peace Aunty Bernadette. You are forever in our hearts. Love and miss you xx"
Monday, October 24, 2011, 10:50:13 PM From Claire Breen: "Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are ok. :0) RIP Bernie"
Monday, October 24, 2011, 10:15:50 PM From Caoimhe Breen: "A truly inspirational person in all that she achieved in life. So hard to believe that she is gone. Will truly never be forgotten. Heaven just got one more angel! Xxx"
Monday, October 24, 2011, 8:58:26 PM From Vivien Mc Elwain: "Mothers are a true blessing & even though your not here with us any more, we know in our hearts that everyday your there beside us, guiding us & sharing with us our hopes, dreams & fears. Mother, thank you for being you. We pray that each day will lighten the sorrow left in our hearts & in its place let us be filled with love sent from you. Rest in Peace dearest Mother until we see each other again."
Monday, October 24, 2011, 8:30:15 PM From Blaithin Carroll: "Farewell to a beautiful Lady. Rest in Peace with the angels x x"
Monday, October 24, 2011, 7:36:36 PM From Siobhan Breen: "Rest in peace Bernie :("
Monday, October 24, 2011, 6:54:36 PM From Eimhear Breen: "Gone but will never be forgotten she was a truly beautiful woman inside and out. Love and miss you."
Monday, October 24, 2011, 6:23:29 PM From Sarah and Kevin Sweeney: "Please don't worry any more the angels are taking care. Mammy is in the kindest hands, an angel is always there. Their wings are wrapped around her soul protecting with their love. It's the greatest gift an angel has as they watch high up above. She's peaceful and she's resting she's serene in every way. Rejoicing with the angels she is never far away."

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This memorial page was created by Sarah Sweeney

Life Story

Bernie is survived by her heartbroken husband, Kevin Breen, by her two sons Kevin and Eamonn Breen and her daughters Sarah Sweeney and Niamh Breen, her three sisters, two brothers, brothers and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, and by relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Maureen Maguire in 2005 and Philip Maguire in 1994. Having reposed at her residence, Bernie’s remains were taken to St. Mary’s Church where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Garrett Campbell who created and delivered a beautiful eulogy. Fr. Eugene Sweeney, Fr. Michael Hickey and Fr. Malachy Conlon were also present.

Bernie was born in the Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on 28th February 1958. She lived in Ardee until the age of 17 when she moved to Portrane to train in St. Ita’s Hospital as a psychiatric nurse. She qualified three years later and moved to Birmingham to continue her studies. She married Kevin Breen in 1981 and moved to Benagh. It was there that they raised their four children.

As well as working in the Moorings as a psychiatric nurse in Dundalk, she looked after the family home and had a great interest in her garden and animals, devoting much time to looking after her flowers, vegetables, hens and ducks. She loved to travel and particularly enjoyed holidaying in France. She travelled extensively taking in China, New Zealand, America and many other places. A very independent lady, Bernie took a great interest in her children ensuring they learned how to swim, play the piano and encouraged them to study and travel.

The Readings were given by nieces Eimhear and Áine Breen, while the Prayers of Intercession were led by Eamonn and Sarah, nieces and nephews. The reflection was beautifully read by her daughter Niamh.

The Offertory Gifts were presented by her daughter Sarah and nephew Cathal Grogan. The Gifts that symbolised Bernie’s life were presented by her sons Kevin and Eamonn, daughter Niamh and friend Melissa Cumiskey. The beautiful music was provided by the Bush Post Primary School Choir.

After Mass burial took place in St. Mary’s cemetery, Lordship.

Month's Mind Mass will be held on October 29th in St. Mary’s Church, Lordship at 11am.

Shared Memories

Bernie and me from Rosaleen Carroll

Where do I start...I was cleaning out my room yesterday and I came across a diary that I wrote when I was 9 and the amount of entries I had about staying over in Bernies I might as well have been part of the family. :) And that's exactly how I felt with the warm welcome and loads of fun that Bernie always provided. Anyway back to my memories of sleep overs. Every morning after a sleepless night of chatting with Sarah about what boys we fancied and our next greatest plan, we'd go downstairs for breakfast, which would consist of Sarah running away from Bernie and the dreaded brush whilst I waited eagerly to get one of Bernies famous french plats. As I read in my diary yesterday, "Stayed in Sarah's last night and Bernie did a french plat in my hair,". Now there was a lot of spelling mistakes. Then there was the thrill of asking the parents if we could stay over in each other's houses. :)
Then there was the walks round the block and over to Carlingford and Bernie would come and collect us thank god. :) Then she'd treat us to a 99.
When we got older Bernie always wanted to know the story about our love lives and I had plenty of disasters. There was the getting ready before we headed out. The chat the next day with a cuppa.
She will be sadly missed and she will always have a special place in my heart.

Photo Gallery

Bernie in Liverpool at her father's previous home

Bernie and PatNiamh, Bernie, Dinny and the hensBernie feeding the horseBernie & KevinBernie & horsesEnglandKevin & Sarah's Engagement Bernie & Kevin