Bernard J. Hardy, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away on Saturday, September 17th, at the age of 97.  Berny was born in 1925, the son of Joseph and Mary Hardy.  He was raised in Malden, and graduated from Malden Vocational School with the Class of 1944.   He then enlisted in the US Navy, serving honorably during WWII.  Upon his his discharge, he returned to Malden, and soon married his sweetheart, Margaret A. Glynn, in the Immaculate Conception Church in Malden.  The two settled down in Malden to raise their family. They shared sixty five years of marriage together until Peggy's passing in 2012. 

Bernie was the owner of Maplewood Engineering in Malden, where they manufactured parts for th electronics industry..  He was an avid golfer, and was a member of the Belleview Country Club for over 30 years.  He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Malden, having served on the Board of Directors for many years, and was a Past President.  He loved summering at the family beach home on Long  Beach In Rockport, and was a member of the Elks Lodge of Gloucester.  In years past he was the Troop Leader for the Boys Scouts based out of St, Josephs Church, and had also served on the Board of Directors for the Malden Vocational School.

Bernie will be profoundly missed by his family and countless friends.He made friends wherever he went  and could put a smile on your face or make you  laugh till your belly hurt. He was a very special human being. He was steadfast in his Catholic faith, friendships and family. He enjoyed golf and was a voracious reader and world traverler. He loved people and life, always sharing  something nice to say and making  people feel good. Bernie was a great listener full of generosity, integrity, humility and faithfulness. Bernie had a passion for all things outdoors and could often be found working in the yard or walking or sitting on Long Beach Rockport,MA with family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Maureen J. Hardy of Quincy, Brian S. Hardy of Rockport, Kevin J. Hardy of Rockport, Bernadine Sears of Malden, and Erin M. Hardy of Gloucester, as well as 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
 

In addition to his wife Margaret, Berny was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Doolin and Joseph Hardy.

Funeral services will be held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Wed, September 28th, at 9 AM Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church, Malden, at 10 AM.  Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 27th, from 4 – 8 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930.