Bernard Joseph Couming passed away on May 6, 2023 in Canton Massachusetts. He was born on February 11th, 1937 in Worcester, Massachusetts to parents Thomas M. Couming and Rita O. Leonard.
He is a graduate of Boston Technical High School and then graduated from Yale University Chinese Linguistic program as part of his training for the United States Air Force stationed in Korea and also graduated from Northeastern University.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Lavin). He will be deeply missed by his children Ronald Couming of Billerica, Lisa Chandler and husband Charles Chandler of Canton, Alice Caldwell of Maine and Paul Whynot. Two granddaughters Erin and Sarah Chandler, his siblings Rosemary Symes of Dorchester, brothers, Peter Couming of Norton, Paul Couming of MN, the late Marian Couming, Tom Couming and Edna Goode and his sister’s in-law Mary Couming of Maine, Margaret Miller of Oregon, Joann Lavin of NH and brother in-law Neil Lavin of NH. and beloved companion MaryEllen O’Neil. Many nieces and nephews.
Bernard was a lifelong employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph. He was also a professional genealogist and former president of Tiara.
Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Oscar Romero Church Canton Thursday morning at 10:00. Burial Canton Corner Cemetery.