BORN

1939

DIED

2019

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Beers & Story Funeral Home - South Hadley

646 Newton Street

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Marlene Bergeron Obituary

Marlene S. (Blanchard) Bergeron, 79, passed away on January 13, 2019. Born October 10, 1939 in Chicopee, MA, daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Debien) Blanchard. She has lived in Palmer since 2011 and previously resided in South Hadley for 35 years. She also has lived in Florida and Virginia. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 60 years, Donald Bergeron of Palmer and three children, Carol Richard (Harold) (Tom) of S.Hadley, Linda Bergeron of Palmer, and John Bergeron (Beckie) of Chicopee. She also leaves three siblings, Nelson Blanchard of Pittsfield, Bill Blanchard (Irene) of Fort Pierce, FL and Edna Desautels (David) of VA, 4 grandchildren, Daniel, Christopher, Ashley and Justin. She also leaves a nephew Kenneth Bergeron and his family Nathan, Michelle and Lily and nephew Paul Bergeron (Martinia) and son Chris. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church in South Hadley. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Palmer Senior Center. For more information, please visit www.beersandstory.com.

Published by The Republican from Jan. 14 to Jan. 18, 2019.
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hi mom i miss you so much. there was so much i wantted to say to you and i never got to tell you.how much love you.

linda bergeron

Daughter

February 27, 2021

mom i miss you so much i want to back so much. you are all way on my mind and in my heart. dad is doing ok he says hi.

bergeron linda dad

Daughter

November 15, 2020

mom it a year and nine months today you left us and i miss you so much . i wish you were still hear but you are not in pain no more. Dad is doing good so dont worry .

linda bergeron

Daughter

October 13, 2020

I'm so sorry I couldn't be there to say goodbye Marlene but I was there in my heart. It was such a shock too hear my sister passed away... I had just talked to her two days before and then she was gone. Marlene was a great sister who had a big heart and was always there to listen. When I think back, we didn't get along too well when we were young, as is true with many sisters, but as we grew up and got married, we also grew to be best friends. Our families would go on vacation together, we did many things as families do, with all of our children.

I love her so much and I hope you won't mind me sharing a funny story about that sister of mine. She always had Thanksgiving dinner at their house. The meat stuffing was the highlight of the meal. Don would be in the kitchen getting things going. Marlene announced to sit down as dinner was ready. There was enough food to feed an army. We all sat down to all the wonderful food that was on the table. Marlene said, "Hey why isn't anyone eating?" We all looked at her and said WHERE'S THE STUFFING?!?! She said "OH MY GOD, it's still in the fridge!" Boy did we all get a good laugh at that..Marlene did too. Thank goodness for microwaves.

Marlene was also known for her baking.. Her nephew David said Antie Marlene made the best apple cake! You never went hungry at Don and Marlene s house. Marlene was a great sister who I will never forget and will always love. Marlene you were so strong you were in so much pain and never complained . NO MORE PAIN SWEETHEART... you are with your little baby David and the Lord now. It's not good bye, it's till we meet again. I love you and will miss you. Marlene, I do have one request though, when you see Des please give him a hug and a kiss for me.

Rest in peace,
Your loving sister Edna.

I also want to say "Thank you too Don...for always being there for Marlene!" You took care of her 24/7. Don you loved my sister so much and you had a fantastic marriage. She loved you and you're the best husband...One in a million.

Edna Desautels (Marlene's Sister)

January 24, 2019

Don, Linda, Carol, John, and family, I'm so sorry to hear if your mothers passing. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. I'm sorry for your loss.
Jeffrey Reed
South Hadley, MA

Jeffrey Reef

January 23, 2019

My condolences to the entire family. She will be greatly missed.

Stephanie (Honan) Benton

January 20, 2019

My prayers go out to the broken hearts of the Bergeron families. I am so sorry for your loss.

Debbie Reardon

January 15, 2019

Dear Don and Linda,

We at Top Floor Learning are very sadden to hear the news of Marlene's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail Carneiro

January 15, 2019

I am so sorry Donald & Linda. I just saw on the online obituaries that Marlene died. I am in shock. We always chatted when we ran into each other . She was such a wonderful woman, wife and Mom! She will be sadly missed.

maureen beach

January 15, 2019

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