Bernard H. Herman ’45

Bernard H. Herman ’45, of Clearwater, Fla.; Apr. 11. He practiced law in New Bedford and Fall River, Mass., serving as counsel to the Fall River School Department. He ran mayoral and congressional campaigns, and was an active member of Temple Beth El, and an accomplished photographer. After moving to Cape Cod in 1978, he continued to practice law until he became an assistant district attorney in Bristol County. In that capacity, he spoke to children and seniors about such issues as racial and religious tolerance, protecting themselves from abuse, and wrote plays for children to help illustrate the lessons. He received numerous commendations from the governor, religious leaders, law enforcement, business owners, and public officials. He also attended clown school and conducted seminars for the medical profession on the crucial role of humor in healing. He entertained and empowered people to embrace life with humor well into his 90s. He was a member of both the Massachusetts and Fall River bar associations, the Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Assoc., and the New England Law Institute. He is survived by his wife, Pat; two daughters; and a son-in-law.