Ashland – Theresa A. Bernard, 91, former longtime resident of Ashland passed away Wed. June 7, 2023. Born in Belmont, she was the daughter of the late Archimede and Adeline (Carideo) Pennino and wife of the late Ellsworth Bernard who died in 1990.
Theresa grew up in Belmont, moved to Hudson in 1962 and later Ashland in 1975.
She worked as an editor at the Hudson News Enterprise early in her life, but will be remembered as a loving homemaker.
Mrs. Bernard was an avid and accomplished singer, studying opera as a young woman and singing in Boston and area shows as well as serving as cantor and choir member of St. Cecilia’s Church for many years.
She is survived by one daughter, Julie Visnoski and her husband Joseph of Hudson, MA, two grandchildren, Jessica Novia and her husband Michael of Auburn, MA, and Zack Visnoski and his fiancé Jill Cedrone of Westborough, two great-grandchildren, Harper and Marley, one brother, Fred Pennino and his wife Flora of Arlington, and close friends, Nick and Nancy Pettinella, as well as many other extended relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Mon. June 12th at 9:00am in St. Cecilia’s Church, 54 Esty St. Ashland, MA with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.
