McSWEENEY, Bernice M. of Catskill, NY, January 8, 2012. Beloved wife of James Paul. Devoted mother of Irene McSweeney, Gemma McSweeney, Helen Denat, Rita O'Brien, & Karen Bigelow. Loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Patricia McAuliffe & her 2 nieces Mare & Mickey. Visiting hours will be held at The Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, on Wednesday from 3 to 5 PM. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Church, Neponset on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Interment services in Albany, NY. Member of Secular Franciscans. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.