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FRANCIS J. "FRANK" BERNARD Sr. obituary, Chelsea, MA

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Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home - Chelsea

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FRANCIS BERNARD Obituary

BERNARD, Francis J. "Frank" Sr. Of Chelsea, on April 21st, Beloved husband of 54 years to Mary L. (Manning) Bernard. 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. Visiting Hours: Thursday, April 27th (morning only) from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, CHELSEA, 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. 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 or M.S.P.C.C., 3815 Washington St., #2, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For directions or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com Frank A. Welsh & Sons Chelsea, 617-889-2723

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2017.

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May 1, 2017

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

Gene & Leona

April 28, 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

Robert Brooks

April 26, 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

Barbara O'Connor

April 26, 2017

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

April 26, 2017

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 24, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

Susan Palladino-Stephenson

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.

Wally LaMonica

April 23, 2017

Sincere condolences. Will always remember his kindness and friendliness. May he rest in peace and you find comfort in the memories

Helen A. Gerace

April 23, 2017

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.

Kimberly Kupczewski Huggins

April 23, 2017

My condolences to the Bernard family. I will always remember clowning around at the OLA shows. He was a kind , wonderful man. I'm so sorry.The Kupczewski Family.

April 23, 2017

Mary, my love and prayers are with you during this trying time, I remember all the fun we had with Fran during the " French Church days". I also remember how nice it was working with you at Gandolfo's. My love to you and your children. God bless you. Regina

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