Obituary of Francis D. Bernard

Bernard, Francis D., age 78 of Hamburg, New York passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 6, 1942 in Lackawanna, the son of the late Vincent and Helen (nee Pappacena) Bernard; beloved husband of Patricia (nee Gates) Bernard and the late Mary (nee Anticoli) Bernard; devoted father of Laura (Steve) Sherman and Christopher Bernard; loving grandfather of Eric Bernard, Mary, Amy and Guy Sherman; dear brother of Maria (late Jerry) Lanham and the late Vincent (Carol Jean) Bernard. Francis was an avid golfer, enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially spending time with friends and family and an occasional slot machine. Family and friends called at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, 21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg on Wednesday, October 21 from 4-7 PM. A Memorial Mass was held at SS. Peter & Paul RC Church, 66 East Main Street, Hamburg on Thursday, October 22 at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church. New York State guidelines will be followed where masks and social distancing are required. Condolences may be offered at www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Francis D. Bernard, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.