Bernard Michael McDonald

Bernard “Bernie” Michael McDonald, age 73, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 27, 1951, he was the son of the late Vincent and Margaret (Adams) McDonald.

Bernie was the youngest of five siblings and grew up in Brighton. His love of music started early, and he played trombone with the Boston Youth Orchestra. Bernie graduated from St. Columbkille High School in 1969. He went on to study business administration at Lowell Technical Institute and completed his Master’s in Finance at Bentley College.

Bernie met the love of his life, JoAnne through a friend. The two were married in Brighton on July 12, 1975 and celebrated 49 years of marriage together. They made their married home in Brookline where they welcomed their first child, Chris, before moving to Sharon. The couple then welcomed their daughter, Jennifer, and their family was complete.

Bernie enjoyed traveling internationally for work and visiting different states around the country. He was a talented photographer, capturing landscapes and self-portraits. Bernie loved adventuring on his motorcycle and riding up to the Blue Ridge Mountains. He spent many summers with his family on the Cape and traveled with his wife to Paris in 2019. Bernie retired in 2020, allowing him more time with his family and to listen to and play a wide variety of music. He loved spending time with his grandchildren during the holidays and visiting them in New York.

Beloved husband of JoAnne M. McDonald.

Loving father of Christopher M. McDonald and his wife Marissa of Guilderland, NY and Jennifer A. McDonald of Boston.

Cherished Papa of Caitlyn and Ryan McDonald.

Brother of Philip McDonald of Brewster, Joan Oliveira of Andover, the late Paul McDonald, and the late Carol D’Angelo.

Also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews, who affectionately call him Uncle Bernie.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Bernie's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Cancer Center Fund or planting a tree in Bernie’s memory.