Bernard Michael Stairman of Swampscott and entered into rest on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the age of 57. The loving brother of Marcia S. Wagner and Edward M. Stairman and dear son of Judith R. Stairman and the late Melvin D. Stairman.
He grew up in Swampscott and graduated from Peabody HS and spent his entire life in Swampscott.
Despite the challenges of his life, he loved life and made everyone better around him. He cherished time spent with family and friends.
A graveside funeral service for Bernard will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Bnai Brith Cemetery in Peabody at 10:30 am.
Shiva will be held at Temple Emanu-El 393 Atlantic Ave in Marblehead on April 19, from noon to 1:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Chabad of Peabody, 682 Lowell Street, Peabody MA 01960 or the Jewish National Fund, 77 Franklin Street, Suite 514 Boston, MA, 02110 or to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 with this link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/xuihvw