Louise Catherine Bernard, a resident of Canton for over 50 years, died peacefully on April 11, 2025 among family at South Shore Hospital. She was 89 years old.
Louise grew up in Brighton where she attended school and church at Saint Columbkille Catholic Church. She will be remembered fondly for the enormity of her kindness and her devotion to family. Louise was a prolific story teller, often sharing with people the happiest times in her youth spent with family in Bermuda, Cape Cod, Boston and Canton.
She survived two of her children, Scott Bernard formerly of Medfield and Andrew Loverich Bernard formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. She leaves behind three remaining sons, Lawrence Bernard of Canton, Eric Bernard of Newton and Gregory Bernard of Nantucket and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Louise was one of four children of which she is survived by her brother, Tom Larkin of Brighton and sister, Donna Maguire of Brighton. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbra Cardillo of Woburn.
A funeral mass will be held at Saint Columbkille Church on May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM, with internment at Evergreen Cemetery, followed by a celebration of Louise’s life at The Stockyard. All are located in Brighton. Friends and family are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Louise may be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 72-74 E. Dedham St, Boston, MA 02118.