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Dorothy Bergquist Obituary

Dorothy M. Bergquist

Brick - Dorothy M. Bergquist, age 82, of Brick Township died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Ocean Medical Center. Dorothy was born in Long Branch and had lived in Point Pleasant before moving to Brick Township in 2012. She had been a receptionist at Continental Insurance Co. in Neptune for several years before her retirement. She had also worked as a receptionist for Dr. Burkett of West Long Branch. Dorothy was also a volunteer with Visiting Nurses Association.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Nils Richard Bergquist in 2007, her son Scott Lawrence Bergquist in 1988, and two brothers Stephen and Chet Robinson. She is survived by two sons, Nils and his wife Donna of Brick, and Doug and his wife Robin of Point Pleasant; one daughter Lisa LaMere and her husband David of Brick; one sister Mildred Bruder of Missouri; 9 Grandchildren: Tiffany, Douglas, Kris, Daniel, Anastasia, Natalie, Monica, Cory and Amy and 3 Great-Grandchildren: Brayden, Jack and Casey. Dorothy is also survived by her sister in law Kathy Robinson of Middletown.

The family will receive relatives and friends for a viewing on Friday, February 9, 2018, from 4PM - 8PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, 10 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle, NJ. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the VNA Health Group, Attn: Foundation, 23 Main Street, Suite D1, Holmdel, NJ 07733. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.colonialfuneralgroup.com

Published by Asbury Park Press on Feb. 7, 2018.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bergquist family at this difficult time. Will always remember "The Treeneedle Road Gang". Rest in Peace my dear friend.
The Bernstein Family

Carol Bernstein

February 8, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Russell Ludwig & Christine LaSpina

February 8, 2018

I am so very sorry to hear of Aunt Dot's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Shelly Hurl

February 8, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hope that happy memories will bring you comfort.
Charlie and Marge Ball

February 7, 2018

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dennis and Florence Filtz and Family

Florence Filtz

February 7, 2018

To the Bergquist Family: So sorry to learn of Dot's passing. We worked together at the VNA some years ago and I always thought she was such a lovely lady and it was very pleasant to spend time with her. My condolences to everyone.
Sincerely, Linda Jensen

February 7, 2018

Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Kurt and Billie Ann Meier and family

February 7, 2018

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