Obituary: Kevin M. Bearde

Kevin M. Bearde, at 77

On Wednesday November 20, 2024, Kevin M. Bearde of Quincy and Hull received his wings to Heaven, peacefully at home by the sea surrounded by love. Mr. Bearde was 77 years old, born October 31, 1947 in Boston to James J and Eileen M (O’Neil) Bearde. 

Mr. Bearde graduated from Jamaica Plain High School and moved on to the family gas station business, which was established 1951. Mr. Bearde worked side by side with his father, teaching his brothers the business at a young age. Family legacy was truly the foundation of Mr. Bearde’s life; his lifelong devotion holding the president’s chair at the family-owned business of Jim Bearde and Sons in Quincy; a kind and loving son, brother, uncle and friend, he held them close to his heart. He devoted his heart and soul to building something meaningful, understood the value of hard work and the value of fostering relationships built on trust and respect. Mr. Bearde was proud of being the oldest U-Haul affiliate, countless stories he shared, and how many lives he touched while at the gas station. 

Mr. Bearde was a quiet, kind man. In his home life, with his loving family surrounding him, was his most treasured time – Sunday dinner, watching the Red Sox, and loving football, always dressed for the game. 

Mr. Bearde is survived by four brothers, James J. and his wife, Patricia Bearde, of Utah; Roger Bearde and his fiancé, Deborah Joyce, of Hull; Brian N. and his wife, Deborah A. Bearde, of Braintree; and Dennis J. Glufling of Cohasset; two sisters, Donneleen and her husband, Richard Mooradian, of Hull and Noreen Bearde and her fiancé, Frank Clifford, of Hull. He was the uncle of Lisa Taylor and her partner, Matt Ricca, of Utah; Angie and her late husband, Mike Manning, of Idaho; great uncle of Brixton Taylor; Hannah and her husband, Austin Zamieski; Sierra and her husband. Kaden Corbridge. all of Utah; and Spencer Manning of Idaho; and great-great uncle of Swayzee Mae Manning of Idaho. Mr. Bearde was blessed with many nieces and nephews. 

Visiting hours were held on Sunday, and his funeral Mass was in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy, on Monday, December 2, followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury, alongside his parents. 

Donations in Mr. Bearde’s memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 2216-7023. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.