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Bernard McTernan Obituary

In West Roxbury, July 18, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (Conroy). Loving father of Anne Bortolotto of E. Bridgewater, Joan McTernan of Wareham, Bernard J. McTernan III of Needham, Karen McTernan of Needham, and the late Mariet Mulkern. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Eleanor McVey and Margaret McCarthy. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 11:30 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Late Lt. Boston Fire Dept. for 35 years and member of Local #718. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mission Church, 1545 Tremont St., Boston MA 02120. Interment St. Jospeh Cemetery. For guestbook and direction, www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2008.

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Linda Amrhein

July 21, 2008

When I was 8 Grandma passed away in our home. I was in my room crying and Uncle Bud came in, sat down with me and hugged me as I cried. He told me he new I would miss Grandma and that was okay but I should always remember that she would be watching all of us from heaven and would think about us every day. He made it okay for me. Uncle Bud was also known as the biggest "tease" in the family. When I was adopted at 15months my mom picked out a name for me and Uncle Bud said "absolutley no" if you give her that name she will be called all sorts of silly nicknames. So, my mom gave in and chose another. Well of course Uncle Bud was the first to give me a "nickname"..Linsky! Well that was my name for the rest of my life. Thank you Uncle Bud. All of the "MerryMacs" lucked out with our parents, aunts and uncles. We all still like each other to this day...imagine that! I guess they all did a really good job. I do thank God every day for the family I have been so blessed to be part of. I love you all. Linsky

Paul Boudreau

July 20, 2008

Dear Anne, Joan, Bernie and Karen, So sorry for the loss of your Dad. He really was a great man and will be missed.
Love,
Boudreau Family

bill noonan

July 20, 2008

Sorry to hear about Bernie, I worked with him in the Arson Sq years ago and he was always a perfect gentleman

Bob Cusick

July 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.May your memories bring you comfort.

Luke and Claire Bortolotto

July 20, 2008

Grandpa we will miss you, we call you our "daddy's grandpa". We will miss showing off our Halloween costumes and talking Parkway T-ball, gymnastics and kindergarten with you.
Love, Luke and Claire

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