CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. Maryrose K. Fendler died Jan. 26, 2009, at Gateway Medical Center, Clarksville, Tenn. Daughter of Arthur F. Connolly and Maryrose K. Connolly, she was born in Morristown, N.J., and resided in the Basking Ridge, N.J., area. She was a 1944 graduate of St. Gabriels High School, New Rochelle, N.J. Prior to moving to the Clarksville, Tenn., area she resided in Westchester County, N.Y., and various locations in Europe, Asia and the United States. She enjoyed many summers in Newport was a member of St. Agnes Parish, Pittsfield. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lt. Col. Donn C. Fendler, retired; daughters, Bridget Fendler of Clarksville, Tenn., Judith King of Cary, N.C., and Joan Bedwell of Guthrie, Ky.; son, Dennis Fendler of Payson, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. Her siblings include, Joan LaPorte of Leesburg, Fla., Katherine Connolly of Centerville, Mass., and Peter K. Connolly of New Haven, Mo. Mrs. Fendler was predeceased by her parents; and siblings, Kevin Connolly, Patrice Moore and Agnes Connolly. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 709 Franklin St., Clarksville, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Shrine, 212 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201-1896.
MARYROSE K. FENDLER
