William Francis Bernhard

I am deeply saddened and very sorry to hear of Dr. Barnhard's passing. I owe my life to him and his team at Boston Children's Hospital for performing life saving ASD surgery on me at age 10 Valentines Day Feb.14,1969 54 years ago. I still donate blood to the Children's Blood Donation Center and they put my picture and story on their calendar for Febuary 2022 Heart Month Warrior's. My mother still talks about him. I am eternally grateful for his good works. May he Rest In Peace and have...

To the Bernhard Family - So very sorry for your loss but what wonderful memories you have to hold on to. I was lucky enough to have some fairly recent correspondence with Dr. B and June which triggered fond thoughts of my years working at Children's Hospital. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Such a great man, Dr. Bernhard! He "fixed" my heart back in 1972 when I was a teen, at the Boston Children's Hospital. I have never forgotten him. Your family is blessed to have grown up with a Dad like him!! He certainly gave me a longer life and I thank God for him all the time!!
I am sorry for your loss. May all of your great memories that you shared as a family keep him in your hearts forever!
Sincerely,
Karen Decina

So many lives touched, so many lives changed. Your time on this world was worthwhile. What better legacy to leave.
Rest well Doctor Bernhard.

My heart goes out to all the family at this moment of major loss. With heartfelt sympathy and warmest wishes,
Nina Tumarkin, first cousin to Peter Rudd, Bill's son-in-law.

After working with you for 38 years at the Hospital all I can say is rest in peace. You will be missed .
JIM