Obituary: Bernard Lemack
Bernard Lemack, at 92
Bernard “Barney” Lemack, a longtime resident of Hull, Stoughton, and Boca Raton, Fla., died on Aug. 18. He was 92.
Mr. Lemack had lived in Boca Raton with his beloved wife, Edith, who predeceased him. He was also married to Alice Rubin, with whom he traveled and enjoyed many happy years. She was the mother of two dedicated daughters, Francine Sasso and Wendy Epstein.
Mr. Lemack is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Smith and her husband, Bruce Sooy, of Plymouth; Meryl Johnson and her husband, David, of Hull; and Barbara “Barbie” Corcoran and her husband, Bob, of Hull. Mr. Lemack’s son, Howard, predeceased him. Mr. Lemack is survived by Howard’s wife, Sandra, and their two children, Peter and Elisa, of Melrose. He also leaves his grandchildren, Jeff White and his wife, Beth, and their children, Caitlyn and Colin, of Powder Springs, Ga.; Jennifer Harriman and her husband, Jarod, and their children, Eden and Emma, of Dayton, Maine; Joseph Emma and his wife, Megan, and their children, Lila, Harper, and Paisley of Hanson; and Marc Emma and his wife, Lizette, and their son, Cayden, of Bridgewater.
Mr. Lemack also is survived by his brother, Hyman Lemack, and his wife, Edith, of Peabody; and his former son-in-law, Ron Emma of Bridgewater. He was uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lemack was predeceased by his brother, Phil Lemack.
Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 10:45 a.m. Following the service, the family will be greeting mourners at the Blue Hills Country Club, 23 Pecunit St., Canton.
Mr. Lemack spent his last days at the Bostonian Nursing and Rehab Center in Dorchester where the dedicated staff provided exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bostonian’s Elder Council, c/o The Bostonian Nursing Home, 337 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA. 02122.