Francis J.

"Frank" Bernard, Sr.

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 27 ^th 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/