Francis C.” Frank” Barnard 74, died Saturday August 4th in the Bridgewater Nursing Home, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Joyce (Fulginiti) Barnard of Whitman.
Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late George and Hazel (Morse) Barnard.
Frank was a Whitman resident for many years, until moving to Bridgewater 8 years ago.
He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean conflict.
He was a laborer for the Armstrong Co. in Braintree for 35 years.
Frank was a Red Sox and Patriots fan and enjoyed playing bridge with senior friends.
He is survived by his wife Joyce (Fulginiti) Barnard of Whitman, his children Mark Barnard of North Andover, Kevin Barnard of Abington, Lynne Barnard of South Yarmouth, and Karen Kelly and her husband Michael of Naples Florida; his sisters and his brother in laws, Ruth Foster and her husband Arnold, Gloria Godsoe and her husband Larry all of Brockton, Barbara Hartshorn of Abington; his sister in law Judith Brown of ME; also 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Richard, Robert, Paul, and Dorothy Barnard.
His funeral will be held Thursday August 9th at 8:00 AM, from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street(Rte 58 @ the Rotary Circle) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9:00 AM, in the Christ the King Church Brockton, MA. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours Wednesday August 8th 4-7 PM. Donations may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice.