Photo courtesy of Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home - Chelsea
Mary Bernard & Family
Our Hearts go out to you and your family on the passing of your dear husband Frank.
His spirit will live on in the memories and stories shared with family
and friends.
Love and Heartfelt Symphany
Jean Mitchell
Our Lady of Grace Choir
May 01, 2017
Mary...Chris, Maureen, Frank Jr. and Michael
Gene and I are so very sorry for your loss and that we were not able to attend his services. We send our sympathy, love and thoughts from Florida. Cannot begin to list all the memories we have and pictures. Such a wonderful man and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xoxoxo
Gene & Leona
April 28, 2017
Mrs. B, Maureen, Chris, Frankie & Mike! So sorry for your loss! I have nothing but the best memories of Frank! I had some great conversations with him and many laughs! Be assured he is being rewarded by God for a life well lived! Thoughts & prayers. Robert Brooks
Robert Brooks
April 26, 2017 | Braintree, MA
Dear Mary and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and dad. My deepest sympathy to all of you and will keep Frank and you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Barbara O'Connor
April 26, 2017 | Chelsea, MA
Love you to you Aunt Mary and cousins.
I will miss Uncle Francis. I have a lot
of wonderful memories of you all.
Love and Prayers,
James and Y'vonne Delano
April 26, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
April 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of seeing Mr. Bernard at mass at OLA. We'd chat about the upcoming CYO basketball game that would be played later that day. He was our biggest fan! May he rest in peace.
Susan Palladino-Stephenson
April 24, 2017 | Townsend, MA
Sincere condolences. Will always remember his kindness and friendliness. May he rest in peace and you find comfort in the memories
Wally LaMonica
April 23, 2017 | Harrisburg, PA
Dear Mrs Bernard, Maureen, Chris and Frank,
My deepest condolences to all of you upon hearing of your father's passing. He brought endless smiles to everyone he came in contact with. I shall pray for each of you hoping comfort comes your way. Your father was a gentle, loving man. May he rest with God.
Helen A. Gerace
April 23, 2017 | Acton, MA
Frank passed away on April 21, 2017 after a brief illness. He was 79 years of age. Born, raised and lifelong resident of Chelsea, he attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School. In 1963 he wed Mary L. Manning and together they raised a family of four. Frank was a salesman for the Dial Soap Corporation. He received many awards for his accomplishments selling soap products to numerous supermarkets in the New England area. After retiring he worked as a part time Librarian at the Chelsea Public Library. He was a faithful parishioner and communicant of Our Lady of Grace parish for the past 20 years and was a past member of the former Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. He assisted “OLA” as an adult counselor and chaperone for the CYO and participated in the annual parish minstrel shows. He was also a former member of the Chelsea Community Theatre. In his lifetime Frank enjoyed reading novels, following his beloved Red Sox and spending time with his beloved family and many friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary L. (Manning) Bernard of Chelsea. He was the devoted father of Christopher Bernard and his partner Christine of Revere, Maureen Jurgelewicz and her husband Paul of Norwood, MA Frank Bernard, Jr. of Chelsea, and Michael Bernard of Salem, MA. Cherished Papa of Michael, Mason and Aubree Bernard, and Marissa and Cody Jurgelewicz and he is also survived by several foster-grandchildren. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral and visitation will begin at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday April 27th at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10:30 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to; Spina Bifida Assoc. of Greater New England, 219 E.Main St., Milford Ma 01757 http://sbagreaterne.org/donate-now/ or M.S.P.C.C., 3815 Washington St., #2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 http://www.mspcc.org/donate/
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