IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Mary Agnes

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Berken Harrington

November 30, 1929 – February 9, 2015

Obituary

Mary Agnes Berken Harrington passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015, at the age of 85.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church at 1:30 PM. Fr. Tom Voorhies will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Leo Cemetery in Roberts Cove.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Jesse Harrington of Eunice; four daughters, Annette Harrington of Eunice, Anne Harrington of Eunice, Aileen Prevost and husband Jim of Rayne, and Andrea Hunt of Opelousas; three sisters, Christina Hornsby of Roberts Cove, Josephine Thevis of Roberts Cove, and Rita Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Casper Berken and Thecla Thevis Berken; three sisters, Elizabeth Klein, Angela Leger, and Anne Louise Berken; four brothers, Al, Herman, Vincent, and Rheinie Berken; and one grandson, Stephen Prevost.

Mary enjoyed reading, tending to her flowers, and handwork, especially hand crafting Christmas ornaments for friends and family. She was a lifelong member of the Choir at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church since 1957, where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister. Mary also dedicated her time to the Ladies Altar Society at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Robert's Cove and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Organization.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Edmund's Catholic School in Eunice, Rayne Catholic Elementary in Rayne, and St. Ignatius School in Grand Coteau.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church from 11 AM until the time of service. A Rosary will be prayed at 12:30 pm.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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