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Bernadette Whalen Dennis - Class of 1950
We will celebrate her life on Tuesday, June 20th at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY from 4pm - 7pm. On Wednesday, June 21st, a Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 180 South Street, Newburgh, NY, at 11am. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice and love one another. - August 30, 1932 ~ June 14, 2023
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Bernadette Frances (Whalen) Dennis - On June 14, 2023, our
loving mother and faithful servant of the Lord was called
home to be with her loved ones in heaven. Bernadette
(Bernie) Dennis was the daughter of the late George J. and
Kathryn (O'Callaghan) Whalen, she was born and raised in
Newburgh NY, along with her five siblings, Marie (Edward)
Brosnan, Peggy (Frank) McKinstrie, Kathleen (Bob) Chesser,
George "Buddy" (Estelle) Whalen, Joan (Richard) Clark. She
was the last of her siblings. Bernie would have been 91
years young in August 2023. Bernie would marry Dewey A.
Dennis, of Bradenton, Florida, on April 7, 1956 and together
they would love and raise 8 children; have 17 grandchildren,
and 7 great grandchildren. Her husband, Dewey A. Dennis
predeceased her on January 26, 1995. She is survived by her
children: Ann (Timothy) Shaw, Bernadette (Steve) Constable,
Colleen (Doug) Mans, Dewey (Susan) Dennis, Kathryn (Glenn)
Botbyl, Joseph (Christi) Dennis, Patrick (Lauren) Dennis,
Christopher (Dawn) Dennis, and her grandchildren: Timothy
(Kelly) Shaw, Joseph Shaw (and fiance Rachel McGinty),
Robert (Amy Yannarelli) Shaw, Stephen Mans, Michael "Mickey"
Dennis, Edward "Eddie" Dennis, Meghan (TJ) Stelzer, Alysa
(Daniel) Lombardozzi, Jessie Dennis, Jake Dennis, Kieran
Dennis, Dylan Dennis, Riley Dennis, Grace Dennis, Casey
Dennis, Abby Dennis, and Christopher "CJ" Dennis; was
step-grandmother to Greg (Alana) Botbyl. Bernie was a great
grandmother to: Natalie and Owen Stelzer, Noah and Samantha
Lombardozzi; Coleton, Evan and Camden Botbyl. She is also
survived by her brother in-law Denny (Polly) Dennis, and her
sister-in-law, Suella Spittler of California; many nieces
and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great
nieces and nephews. Her greatest joy was in spending time
with her family, going to Mass, and playing games. Bernie
was a strong believer in the Golden Rule. Her greatest
strengths were her faith in God and love of family. Out of
her devotion to this belief would come kindness, forgiveness
and compassion for everyone. Daily prayer was very important
in her life; her favorite scripture was Prov. 3: 5-6 "Trust
in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will
make your paths straight." As a true Christian, she was a
perfect example for us all to follow. Bernie had a great
sense of humor and a beautiful singing voice. She loved
playing games (especially teaching her family card games and
dominoes). Bernie was a member of the Arimathean Ministry,
Tired Mothers of LBI, the North Naples Country Club, and
Alpha Zeta Beta of Newburgh, she was the founder of the
family's "Happiness Club"; she participated in the Right to
Life movement attending rallies. Bernie moved to Naples,
Florida, where she shared a home with her sisters and
brother-in-laws, and made new friends. The Lord always
provided. We want to thank the wonderful staff at the NYS
Veterans Home in Montrose, NY for taking good care of "our"
Bernie. 
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