Edward James Bernard (Rev Edd), age 69 and long-time resident of Plymouth, MA, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2017 suddenly. The loving son of James J. Bernard and Frances Moynihan, Edd is survived by his wife Peg Bernard, his sister Judy Haglof, his children Gina Bernard, Katie Brownlee, Liz Bernard, James Bernard, and 5 step children, 12 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He was raised in Hull and Quincy, MA, where he developed a love and skill for boxing which would lead him to winning the Massachusetts Golden Gloves title for 118 pounders under the name "Eddie Lehan." Edd's distinction within the ring is being recognized on April 9, 2017 when he will be formally inducted into the Ring 4 Veterans Boxers Association Hall of Fame. Boxing, however, was not to be Edd's greatest calling. Though he was a great athlete and would earn his black belt and teach martial arts, "Rev Edd" was drawn by God to ministry. He received his BA in religion from Nyack College, and attended Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary as well as Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY. He was ordained in 1983 and became pastor of several local churches, including Wendell Avenue Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Brockton, Faunce Memorial Church in Plymouth, Second Congregational Church of Plymouth in Manomet and, most recently, Halifax Congregational Church in Halifax. When he wasn't behind the pulpit or preparing his sermons, Rev Edd took great delight in counseling and celebrating the lives of the young people in his community. Known for being down-to-earth and approachable, Rev Edd was loved by young and old alike, a confidant to many, and will be missed by all. A memorial service will take place Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10am at Halifax Congregational Church, 503 Plymouth St (Route 106), Halifax, to celebrate Edd's life and mission, exemplified in 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight… I have kept the faith." In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Teen Challenge, 1315 Main St., Brockton, MA 02301.