Henry L. Bernard Jr., 84, Beverly, formerly of Salem, MA passed away peacefully with family by his side on the afternoon of Monday, July 15th at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Henry was born and raised in Danvers, MA where he attended his early school years before enlisting in the United States Navy on September 19th , 1957. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Essex at Quonset Point, RI, and served with honorable mention until September 18th, 1963. He received a medal for good conduct during his time of service. Henry's employment first consisted of masonry with his father and brother. He was quite proud of the jobs he did over the years for many in the community and enjoyed working alongside his family. He was always quick to point out what he built throughout the neighborhoods. However, his longtime career started as a fuel truck driver where he began at LaPointe Fuel and Company owned by his future in-laws. During this time, he met the love of his life Lorraine Bernard, where they went on to be married for over 58 years in Salem.

Henry's employment in the trucking fuel industry took place over 60 plus years which included Pickering Fuel Company in Salem and then into his former years at Brewer Petroleum Company in Revere until his retirement on December 2, 1999. Throughout this time, he was an active member and participant in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union and in the Teamsters Local 25 Chapter. In recognition of his long years of employment and loyalty to the profession, he was awarded a certificate at his retirement.

Outside of work, Henry and Lorraine started their family and raised four children in Salem. Throughout the years, he had many hobbies such as playing the trumpet, building lobster traps and going fishing, spending time on his boat, and his love of eating ice cream. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife as they took many trips throughout the years including Nova Scotia, Quebec, and annual trips to Disney, Fort Meyers, Largo FL, and Texas. He lovingly adored the time spent with his two grandsons.

Henry was a member of Post 23 American Legion and 3 rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an active and devoted member of the catholic church and supported many initiatives including the catholic appeals and local churches. He was a
longstanding donor to St. Jude as he held a special place in his heart to help children facing cancer.
Henry will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered as a caring husband, father, and grandfather to his family.
Henry is survived by: Daughter Michelle Teixeira and her husband Armando of Peabody, daughter Catherine Bernard of Peabody, and daughter Deborah Wheeler and her husband Chase of Grand Prairie, TX.  Brother of Marilyn Lord, Carol Plante, Nancy O'Connell,
Patricia Sarantis, and Michael Bernard. Grandfather of Eli and Luke Wheeler, and uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased in death by his wife Lorraine E. Bernard, son Rene Bernard, sister Claire Pelletier, sister Brenda Beaton, and brother
James Bernard. Mother Eva P. Rogers and father Henry L. Bernard Sr.

Visiting hours will be held at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St, Salem on Friday morning, July 19, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:30
am. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Church, 160 Federal St, Salem at 11:00 a.m. Burial inSt. Mary Cemetery, North St, Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. For additional information or online guestbook please call 978-744-
0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital