Irene R. Bernard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Andover, MA ? Irene R. (Vachon) Bernard, 94, died Wednesday November 8, 2006 at the Wingate at Andover. Born in Lawrence Irene was a graduate of Sacred Heart grammar & high school of South Lawrence. Mrs. Bernard was a homemaker and mother of five children, many grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. According to her family she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and was considered to be the consummate cook. She loved being with her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. The widow of Albert L. Bernard, survivors include daughters;Claire T. & her husband George Johnson of Ft. Myers, Florida, Rita M. & husband Raymond Sitka of Salem, NH, Rena I. & husband Joseph Sullivan of Florida, two son?s;Raymond A. & wife Katherine Bernard of Methuen, and Donald L. & wife Theresa Bernard of Florida, 19 grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren,1 great greatgrandchild and many nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her grandson Kevin Mallette. A funeral mass will take place on Tuesday morning at 10 o?clock in Saint Patrick?s Church of South Lawrence, with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Andover. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 P.M. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc. 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one?s choice.

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