Paul A. Bergeron

BERGERON, Paul A. - Of Flint, age 85, died Monday, January 28, 2008 at Holly Convalescent Center, with his wife of 58 years and his family by his side. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12Noon Friday, February 1, 2008 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3236 Wyoming Avenue in Flint, Father James Bettendorf officiating. Visitation 5-8PM Wednesday and 10AM-2PM and 4-8PM Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Bergeron will be at church from 11AM Friday until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow in the Columbarium at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint, with a military graveside service under the auspices of the Marine Corps League Flint Detachment #155 Honor Guard. Paul was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on June 30, 1922, the son of Emile and Alexina Bergeron. Paul served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving aboard the USS Hector. After his military tour was completed, he worked at the Union Carbide in Sault Ste. Marie before moving to Flint, where he was a home delivery milkman for 31 years, distributing McDonald Dairy products as an independent owner/operator, retiring in December 1986. He was a charter member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, where he was a lector and usher, as well as a member of the choir. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, as well as a Stephen Minister for the parish. Paul was a member of the St. Leo's Men's Club and volunteered for the church Bingo. He was a charter volunteer for many years at the North End Soup Kitchen. Paul was also a member of the American Legion Post #310. Paul enjoyed traveling, bowling and gardening; but mostly spending time with his family. Paul married Arelene McKie on April 15, 1950 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Sault Ste. Marie. He is survived by his beloved wife, Arelene; 8 children, Randy (Theresa) of Au Gres, Paulette Spall of Grand Blanc, Daryl (Sue) of Swartz Creek, Lonnie (Polly) of Burton, Deena (Don) King of Middleburg, Florida, Barry (Carol) of Burton, Brenda (Keith) Wagner of Davison, Heidi (Brian) Vanderkarr of Burton; 20 grandchildren, Paul King, Ryan (Annie) Bergeron, Melissa Bergeron, Christopher Bergeron, Angela Spall (fiance' Patrick Peacock), Amanda (Chris) Stiff, Troy (Amy) Spall, Eric Bergeron (fiancee' Kattie O'Brien), Jessica Prast (Chris Smith), Nick Bergeron, Aimee Vanderkarr, Neil Bergeron, Tara Bergeron, Crystal King, Alan Wagner, David Bergeron, Kyle Bergeron, Stacey Bergeron, Zack Vanderkarr, Bria Vanderkarr; 5 great-grandchildren, Devin King, Gabriel Vanderkarr, Ian Vanderkarr, Kaylee Peacock and Skylar Stiff; 5 sisters-in-law, Rolande Bergeron, Marilyn Gibbs, Kay Hill, Theresa Bergeron, Lillian Bergeron; extended family, Pam (Barry) Wood, Marsha (Scott) Dennis; lifelong friends, Penny and the late Vic Savoie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Alexina Bergeron; step-parents, Al and Irene Boulanger; son-in-law, Pete Spall; sister, Jean (Bob) Hill; 6 brothers, Edgar, Romeo (Mary), Henry, William, Edmond (Jen) and Roland. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Holly Convalescent Center, Genesys Hospice and the Valley Area Agency on Aging for the loving care they all provided. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com