Bernadette A Alston Obituary (1937 - 2012)

FALMOUTH - Bernadette (Flynn) Alston, 74, formerly of Chelmsford, passed away at her home Sunday, July 1st after a long illness. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Bernadette was the daughter of the late Eleanor (Bamford) and Bernard Flynn. She attended St. Joseph College and was a teacher in the parochial school system in Philadelphia. Married in San Francisco in 1959, she shared 52 years of marriage with her devoted and beloved husband Lawrence E. Alston. Bernadette was dedicated to her family and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. Along with her husband Lawrence, she is survived by her two children, Lawrence E. Alston, Jr. and his wife Susan of Natick, MA, Judith E. Soucy and her husband Jay of Merrimac, MA, and five grandchildren, Kevin, Jacqueline, Brooke, Francis and Victoria. Raising her family in Chelmsford, Bernadette retired to Falmouth 17 years ago. Bernadette was a reporter for the Sentinel Newspaper in Chelmsford. As a member of the Jaycettes, she was active in her community. Visiting hours are on Friday, July 6th from 4 to 8 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 7th at 9 a.m. at St. Marys Church, 25 North Road, Chelmsford, MA. Burial will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. A Memorial Service will be held for Bernadette in Falmouth on Wednesday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, 167 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth, MA. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to VNA Hospice of Cape Cod, 255 Independence Drive, Hyannis, MA 02601. Visitation July 6, 2012 4:00pm - 8:00pm Service Information July 7, 2012 9:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824