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Helen Parker, in religion Mary of St Bernard.
Died: 8 Dec 1639 in Aire, aged 59.

Entered St Omer's as a choir nun, then went to found Gravelines.

father: Edward Parker lord Morley of Northants
mother: Elizabeth Stanley of Lancs

Poor Clares, Gravelines choir nun.
She was clothed 3 Nov 1609.
She left 1629 to help found another convent.

Poor Clares, Aire choir nun.
She joined 1629 as a founder member.

She professed 3 Nov 1610, aged 29.

Vicaress 1629 - 1639 , Aire

She was the kinswoman of Dorothea Arundell, Gertrude Arundell, Cycyll Arundell.
She was the aunt of Frances Parker.
She was the cousin of Dorothea Arundell, Gertrude Arundell, Cycyll Arundell.

Sources: Aire register; CRS 14: 35-6.

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