Jane Florence Bernard Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jane Florence Bernard of San Jose, California, departing on March 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Jane Florence leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jane Florence Bernard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John D. Lyons and Margaret Lyons; her spouse Alban L. Bernard; and her brothers, John Lyons Jr., Paul Lyons (Cynthia) and Robert Lyons.
She is survived by: her children, Elaine L. Ware (Ramon), Robert J. Bernard (Michelle) and Diane B. Simmons (Scott); her grandchildren, Julie, William, Katherine, Colleen, Thomas and Alexandra; and her siblings, Richard Lyons and Mary Monkowski (John). She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bessom Funeral Home (25 Sanborn St, Reading, MA 01867). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St Agnes Church (186 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St Joseph's Cemetery (990 LaGrange St, West Roxbury, MA 02132).
In lieu of flowers please consider honoring Jane by making a donation in her memory to Emmanuel College: http://www.emmanuel.edu.