Bernardine “Bernie” (Kennedy) McInnis
Bernardine “Bernie” (Kennedy) McInnis, of Milton, formerly of Boston and Melrose, died at her residence on Tuesday March 15, 2011. Born in Boston, Bernie graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Boston. She worked for over 35 years as a varitypist for Stone and Webster Engineering and later for Fay, Spofford and Thorndike Engineering. Bernie resided in Melrose for 15 years and was a former member of the YWCA in Melrose. She moved to Milton in 2005. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. McInnis. Daughter of the late Michael L. and Margaret M. (Lonas) Kennedy. Survived by her stepdaughter Cheryl Douglas of Wakefield and her family. Sister of Catherine Smith of Roslindale and the late Mary Muthersbaugh and Margaret Moro. Bernie is also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families and leaves her dear friends, Mary and Dr. Robert Dandrow of Milton and Mary and John Cleary of Quincy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, Saturday March 19 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hour at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Saturday 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Interment Saint Patrick Cemetery, Stoneham. Remembrances in Bernie’s memory may be made to Fuller Village Residence Assn., 1372 Brush Hill Road, Milton, MA 02186.
Guestbook Entries
So sorry to here my Aunt Bernie passed away. She was my uncles wife. Bernie was a sweetheart. We loved here dearly, She will be greatly missed.
So sorry that Auntie Bernie passed away. She was a very special Aunt and I’ll always remember summers when we’d spend time with her. She took my sister Mary Ann, my cousins Tina and Susan and me everywhere. She was always surprised that there were no soda fountains in Connecticut that she could take us to! Toy stores, candy shops, parks, movies and “playing” in the yard with Auntie Bernie were highlights of every visit. I also remember the “push button” transmission she had on one of her cars. I thought that was so cool.
We’ll miss you a lot Auntie Bernie.
Love and rest in peace,
Jeffry
When I was growing up, Auntie Bernie was always a great deal of fun. She would ride a tricycle in the driveway, climb up on the roof of my playhouse, and take everyone out for ice cream. She was ready for any adventure. Sometimes she would let us win; sometimes not. Auntie Bernie displayed more effervescence than any adult in my mother’s family. We liked spending time with Auntie Bernie.
I will miss the stories she told about four girls growing up in Boston.
I am grateful for the things she told me about my mother that I never knew. I am sad that one more link to my mother has been severed.
Most of all, I will miss her very unique and infectious laugh.
Rest in peace Auntie Bernie Love Mary Ann