Bernard Franklin
Age - 84
December 7, 2023
Dr. Bernard Franklin ("Bernie")
Bernard passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. He left us quietly and without warning and was most certainly welcomed by his loving wife Clare, along with other family and friends.
Bernard leaves behind a legacy of determination, hard work, faith and a true appreciation of the richness of family. Bernard is predeceased by his wife Clare (nee Fleming). He is survived by his children Louise (Terry Roque), Liesel, and Paul (Traci), as well as his 7 grandchildren, Callum and Benjamin Roque, Gillian, Carys, and Aidyn Franklin, and Grace and Matthew Franklin, all of whom warmly called him, "Grumpa. " He is also survived by his extended family in England and Germany.
Bernard was born in 1939 in Northumberland, England, which he fondly referred to as "God's Country. " Early in life, Bernard recognized the value of an education and worked with determination to be granted an academic scholarship to the Durham University School of Medicine. He completed various residencies and internships before choosing obstetrics and gynecology as his specialty.
Early in his career, Bernard met a "beautiful and competent" RN, Clare, who became his best friend and wife. Together, they nurtured a family of 3 children, immigrated to Canada and worked together at his practice in their new home of Sudbury, Ontario. Their children were their pride and joy. Life reveled around their family as Bernie and Clare instilled their core values through their love and support of their children, well into adulthood.
Family and friends were an integral part of Bernie's life. They were always welcome at the Franklin home, where stories, meals and laughter were often shared, as well as words of encouragement when needed. Dear friends became family and will always retain this endearment.
During his many years in medicine, Bernard touched countless lives through his expertise and compassion. As a skilled obstetrician, he brought new life to many families, often through complicated pregnancies and deliveries, as well as performing complex surgeries and intricate procedures as a gynecologist. Bernard recognized the extra needs of the marginalized and disadvantaged. He went to great lengths to ensure all patients received empathy and quality care.
Bernard and Clare enjoyed their travels back to England and Germany, as well as to sunny and tropical destinations. They also took advantage of work opportunities throughout the years and journeyed to various destinations while Bernard completed locums.
Finlandia Village has been Bernie's home for the past few years, where new friends were fondly met. The family would like to extend their most sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the staff and friends, present and past, who have cared for Bernie at Finlandia Village, in particular those in the Kussi Home area. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest a donation to the SiSu Foundation at Finlandia or the Sudbury Food Bank.
"God Bless. "
Memorial Visitation at
The Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home
233 Larch St. Sudbury
on Friday December 22nd, 2023 from 2-6.
Memorial Mass on
Saturday, December 23, 2023
at Christ the King Church
30 Beech St.
At 10:00 A. M.
A Private Family interment will take place.Show more
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