Bernard J. Ready Obituary (1916 - 2013)

CHELMSFORD Bernard J. Ready, 96, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Chelmsford. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary M. (Higgins) Ready, who died in 2010. He was born in Lowell on May 3, 1916, and was the son of the late Joseph and Anne (OHare) Ready. He received his education in Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. While there he excelled in track and was known as Flash Ready. He was also a graduate of Boston School of Art. Prior to his retirement, Bernard was employed for many years as an illustrator by Avco Corporation, which later became Textron Defense Systems. During World War II he was employed as a technical illustrator in the War Defense Department of MIT. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Parish in Chelmsford and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Ruocco Council 9275, and the Chelmsford Historical Society. In his free time, Bernard enjoyed woodworking and drawing historical homes, but above all else, he enjoyed spending time in the company of his loving family. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Donna Ready of Chelmsford, Bernard A. and Carol Ready of Chelmsford, and Keith and Pat Ready of Richmond, VA; his daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Jeff Moulton of Colts Neck, NJ; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Mary Finneral and Rita Gauthier. Visitation will be held at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD on Wednesday from 4 until 8 pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 oclock at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford. Visitation April 24, 2013 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information April 25, 2013 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824