Bernard Conlin

Bernard J. Conlin, 66

NORTHBOROUGH - Bernard J. Conlin, 66, of Northborough, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He leaves his spouse and best friend of 31 years, Clifford Vera; his mother, Marguerite "Peggy" (O'Connell) Conlin of Shrewsbury, a sister Kathryn Maguire and her husband Richard of Worcester, two brothers, Walter Conlin and his wife Brenda of Shrewsbury, and Dr. Daniel Conlin and his spouse Dr. Robert Elsen of San Francisco.

His father, Walter M. Conlin, passed away in 2001.

In addition, he leaves his nieces and nephews: Charles Maguire and wife Erin of Walpole, Martin Maguire of Worcester, Caitlyn Palo and her husband Vasil of Walpole, Megan Conlin of Shrewsbury, and Michael and Matthew Conlin-Elsen of San Francisco.

Bernard was born in Worcester on December 19, 1952. He was a graduate of Assumption Prep, the College of the Holy Cross and Suffolk University School of Law. After graduating from Suffolk, he began his long and distinguished law career in Worcester, eventually joining a practice with partners Mary Italiano and AI San Clemente at 84 Park Avenue in Worcester, where he worked for 43 years until his recent illness.

Bernard loved spending time in Florida, at his home in Delray Beach, where he had many wonderful friends. You could find him walking and shopping along Atlantic Avenue or soaking up the sun at the pool with friends. He also enjoyed spending time on Cape Cod at his home in Harwichport where he loved to walk, head to the beach, and spend great times relaxing with family and friends. Bernard was a world traveler who also never missed an opportunity to visit a museum or attend an art show.

Bernard brought lots of joy and fun to any gathering and made friends wherever he went, always going out of his way to listen and learn as much as he could about those he met. He always had a story or something humorous to brighten your day when you talked with him. He had a huge heart and was generous in so many ways, but most notably in spending time with and being thoughtful of those he cared about.

Bernard supported and was involved in many organizations. He was member of the Worcester County Bar Association for 44 years. He served on the boards of directors for Salisbury Singers and AIDS Project Worcester.

Bernard's family wishes to thank the caregivers who helped him battle his illness over the last few months including Dr. Morris Millman, Dr. Sonali Harchandani and Dr. William Walsh. They would also like to especially thank Dr. T.J. Fitzgerald and his wife Sue for being wonderful neighbors and for the time and care they spent with Bernard.

Calling hours are Sunday, December 8, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Monday, December 9, from the funeral home, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernard's memory may be made to The UMass-Memorial Foundation to support its Cancer Center, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (UMassMemorial.org).