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PAUL KERNS Obituary

KERNS, Paul J. Jr. Of Harwich, formerly of Waltham and Newton, July 29, 2022. Beloved husband of Michaela 'Mickey" (Leahy) Kerns. Father of Molly L. Gorman (Colin) of Charlestown, Jennifer L. Kerns of Burlington, VT, and Maggie F. Miller (Jared) of Groton. Grandfather of Emmett, Audrey, and Claire Gorman, and Lucy and Eleanor Miller. Brother of Mary Jeppesen (Russell) of Newington, NH, and the late Francis Kerns. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families. Family and friends will honor and remember Paul's life by gathering for Calling Hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM on Tuesday, August 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Bernard's Church, 1523 Washington Street, West Newton, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. To watch a broadcast of Paul's Funeral Mass please visit https://my.gather.app/remember/paul-kerns Memorial donations may be made to Waltham Boys and Girls Club, 20 Exchange Street, Waltham, MA 02451 or Ellis Early Learning, 58 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116. For complete obituary, guest book, and directions, please visit www.JoyceFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 31 to Aug. 2, 2022.

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Ed Whittemore

August 15, 2022

Already miss you, Buddy. Remember freshman basketball and so many good times since then. Condolences to your family. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed

Karen Mangan

August 6, 2022

Mickey and family,

I am deeply sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Know that you are in my prayers. May your happy memories help you though this heart wrenching time.

All my love,
Karen Mangan

Ed Whittemore

August 6, 2022

I´m sorry to hear of Paul´s passing. We have been great friends since we met at Holy Cross playing on the freshman basketball team. He was easygoing and always available to talk with when you needed him. Best wishes, Buddy. I´m going to miss you a ton. Prayers and best wishes to your family.

Bill Tosches. H C 67

August 4, 2022

Sincere sympathy to all the Family

Jim, Shelly, and Raj Maldonis (Davgun)

August 3, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Paul and Mickey were great friends to my parents (Bob and Kathy Maldonis) and we were so happy when they attended our wedding up in Maine way back in 2012. Our deepest condolences to the entire extended Kerns family.

Debbie Kirkcaldy

August 3, 2022

Mickey & family,
We are so sorry to just hear of Paul's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bruce & Debbie Kirkcaldy

Lauren Garvey

August 2, 2022

So sorry for the loss of an incredible man- may you all be comforted by his legacy during this incredibly difficult time- fresh gar

Carolyn Mayer

August 2, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gina, Jim and Georgi Condon

Tony Kopec HC'67

August 2, 2022

Very happy to have seen Paul at the HC reunion this summer. He was a cherished classmate and baseball teammate. He will be missed. My condolences to Mickey and family.

Cheryl Anderson

August 2, 2022

I was a classmate of Paul's at Sacred Heart High and a cheerleader for the basketball team. My condolences to his wonderful family and friends.

Dolly Strout

August 2, 2022

Dear Mickey and family: I was so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Powers

August 2, 2022

Mrs. Kerns and Family,
So sorry to hear of your husband death. He was a wonderful man.
Powers Family

JIM REYNOLDS (CUB)

August 2, 2022

PAUL WAS A WONDERFUL CLASSMATE AND YOUR FAMILY I AM SURE WAS MOST PROUD OF HIM TO HIS ENTIRE FAMILY STRONG POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THE HIGHS AND LET THE LOWS PASS BY,,,,,,,JR

Emil Nazzaro

August 2, 2022

Sincere condolences to the Kerns family. Some of my fondest high school memories included baseball and basketball games with Paul and Bob Anderson and pizzas with Paul, John Fitzpatrick and Bob Toto. Paul was special.

Bob & Kathy Maldonis

August 2, 2022

Paul was a great friend and classmate at Holy Cross. We roomed together junior and senior year at HC. As we were both involved in varsity sports, Paul helped with keeping everything on an even keel with his calm and supportive demeanor. We have remained close friends throughout the years with Paul and his family and his passing effects us deeply..

Carmela Rao Jewkes

August 2, 2022

I worked with Paul when he was a bar advocate. He was the most gentle and caring man. Always enjoyed working with him.

Dennis Wolz

August 2, 2022

My sympathy goes out to Paul´s family. From my limited interactions w/ Paul , I always found him to be a fun and warm individual to be around.

Steve and Paula Oliveri

August 1, 2022

Dear Mickey and family,

Paula and I just heard of Paul´s passing and send our thoughts and prayers. Paul was a true gentleman and I will cherish the many years we had playing basketball with the guys at Waltham Boys and Girls Club. I hope the happy memories will help you and the girls through this tough time. God bless.

Bob Long

August 1, 2022

Dear Michaela,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I knew Paul from my Sacred Heart days. Then, later in life when he was practicing law. Paul was a gifted athlete, scholar, and gentleman. A true professional in every sense of the word. I'm sure he was the same as a husband and father. God bless him!

Jim Casey Holy Cross `67

August 1, 2022

As two of the four 4 Horsemen of the HC freshman basketball teAm in 1963-64 Paul and I shared some wonderful memories. Great to have seen him in June at HC.
A gentle, kind soul.
Condolences to Mickie and the family

Jay Casey

August 1, 2022

I was fortunate to be one of Coach Kearns basketball players at Sacred Heart. Coach empowered me to grow as a player and person and I like to think I helped him laugh and smile as a player
Thanks Coach Kearns!
Jay Casey

Hugh O´Malley

August 1, 2022

I´m a Holy Cross classmate of Paul, and since learning of Paul´s passing several of my classmates and I have been sharing memories of Paul. Paul is remembered with deep affection and respect. I played on the HC Freshman basketball team and with Paul he was a superb teammate. He worked hard and contributed so much to making that a memorable and enjoyable experience. While we were in law school, Paul organized a team to play in a league in Newton. He was our player/coach as we won the league championship in 2 of 3 years. He was always great company and set a high example in favor of kindness and generosity. Paul was a special man, and I was privileged to know him. Please accept my condolences.
.

Brianne O'Neil

August 1, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts.

Beverley Smallwood

August 1, 2022

Michaela,I am very sorry to hear of your husband,Paul's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Beverley Smallwood

Carol A. Rao

August 1, 2022

I worked across the hall from Paul for more than 30 years at his Newton Centre, MA law office. Paul was one of the kindest people I have ever known. Paul had a great sense of humor and would always make you laugh. Most importantly, he always completely listened to what you had to say before offering suggestions, advice or encouragement. He always had a dish of candy on his desk and would say, "would you like some candy little girl?" My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his entire family.

Mark Caramanica

August 1, 2022

I met Paul in 1980 when I graduated Law School. We became friends and I would see him regularly in Court.
I was his assistant for years with the City of Waltham Girls Town Basketball
League and still have the championship trophies
I have many happy memories of Paul who was a Great Human Being....we were blessed with his presence all these years and he will be missed...

Mark Caramanica

Janet Dreger

August 1, 2022

Dearest Mickey, Molly, Jen, Maggie and your families. What a joy it has been for me to get to know your Dad through my friendship with Mickey, enhanced by Ali and Jens lifelong bond forged through youth sports .From frosty Saturday mornings at Graverson with our Dunkin's to YBA at Kennedy with coach Kerns, to Paul and me the only 2 parents watching HS soccer practice at Leary Field, Paul was a guiding, encouraging light for his girls and the children of Waltham . We shall miss him dearly.

Lois Friedrich

August 1, 2022

Michaela, so sotty to hear of Paul's passing, All God's blessings to you and your family.

Carol and John Salmon

July 31, 2022

We will miss you Paul!! Thank you for raising such an amazing and loving daughter and mother to our beautiful granddaughters!! RIP

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