1944 - 2023
Visitation
January 14, 20239:30-10:30AM
The Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
January 14, 202311:00AM
Saint John The Evangelist Church
Bernard Gerard Queenan, 78, of Dracut, MA, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.
He was married to the late Michlyn (Scarpitto) Queenan, who died on November 9, 2016.
Born in Leominster, MA, he was the son of the late James Queenan and Katherine F. Conlon.
He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg with the class of 1962. He was a graduate of the University of Dayton in Ohio with a BS in Biology. He also had his Master’s in Education, Accounting, and Biology.
He retired from Chelmsford Public Schools in 2008, where he taught Biology and Anatomy at Chelmsford High School, after 40 years of service. He also taught Anatomy and Physiology at Middlesex College and UMass Lowell. He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church of N. Chelmsford, MA.
Bernie was an avid Boston sports fan and reader. He enjoyed the history of wars, including Civil, WWI, and WWII. He was also an animal lover. Most of all, Bernie enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grand-daughter, Ella and his dog, Ember.
He is survived by a daughter, Alexa Silva and her husband Matthew, a son, Sean Queenan, several grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves a brother James and Sheila Queenan of Hudson, NH, and a sister Mary Sproul of Leominster, MA.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visitation on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 9:30-10:30AM at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSORD, MA, followed by Funeral Mass at 11AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in his name to the Chelmsford High School Alumni Association, 200 Richardson Road, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Lauren Coffey
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My condolences to the Queenan family. Bernie has a larger than life personality and I am truly blessed to have spent time with him over the years.
Carolyn LaBossiere
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So sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
Linda Palumbo
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I’m so sorry for your loss. May he be free of pain and at peace in the loving arms of his wife and parents.
Peter Zopes
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I am sorry for your loss. Bernie was truly an outstanding teacher and member of the community. I always enjoyed talking with him in the teachers’ lounge. May he and your mother now be together, in love, forever. God Bless.
Robin Silva
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So very sorry for your loss. May he be in peace with your mom. They will forever be your family’s angels ? ❤️
Jennifer (Silva) Goodman
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I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in Peace.
John Mosto
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My condolences to the family.
Great biology teacher who loved teaching science.
He will be missed by family and friends.
A life well lived.
Laura Pargas
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I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
Michael Shea
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My deepest condolences to the Queenan family. I always had a great relationship with Bernie, and was sorry to hear of his passing.
Jennifer Marget
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So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
Susan Greenwood-OBrien
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My sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. I had him many years ago in home room and science class. He was the best. I remember when your mom and him where together then married. She was also my favorite! They are together again. May all your memories get you through these difficult days and know how much both your parents impacted so many Chelmsford High students even now.
Jack & Barb Brady
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Our deepest sympathy to the Queenan Family. Bernie had such a large presence and a contagious laugh. We had some really good times together over many many years. Rest in peace now Bernie. We will meet again.
Love, Jack&Barb
Julie Bernardin
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I taught with Bernie and Michlyn at Chelmsford High School many years ago. They were a great couple – friendly, interesting, kind, dedicated. My sympathy to all Bernie’s family and friends.
Paul Crowley
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The whole Queenan family were great to have as neighbors while growing up on “The Plains” of Leominster. I fondly remember playing at the house at 300 Main Street, especially the laundry shoot or butler elevator that was so interesting as a little kid. Of course Mrs. Queenan wouldn’t let me near it! Bernard loved their little Fox Terrier, Spotty! He even made up a song for the “Puppy Dog” that still goes though my head after all these years. The Crowleys were lucky to have Jim, Bernie, Mary and Mr. and Mrs. Queenan in our lives. Mary and Jim, I am so sorry for your loss.
Dan Crowley
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My brother Paul said it all in terms of all the fond memories of Bernie and the Queenan’s growing up. And, of course, we still connect with Mary here at St. Leo’s! Our condolences to the whole family on the loss of this great personality.
Dan and Maryjo Crowley