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Audrey Beres Obituary
Audrey Maria Hoogenboom Beres, age 74, of Fairfield, wife of the late Frank Beres, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Born in Valley Stream, NY, raised in Oceanside, NY, daughter of the late Martin and Johanna Bos Hoogenboom, Audrey spent most of her life in Connecticut. She was a Fairfield town resident for over 45 years. She spent most of her life as an educator and taught mathematics at Bassick High School in Bridgeport for over 35 years before retiring in 2015. Audrey also worked at the Bridgeport Adult Education Program for many years, helping people achieve their educational goals. An avid reader, she loved animals, the outdoors and was especially proud of her Dutch heritage. Audrey was a staunch Democrat and passionate advocate for human rights who believed strongly in equality, education and access to healthcare for all. A kind and compassionate woman, Audrey will be fondly remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, as well as for her desire to help others. She will be missed beyond measure. Audrey is survived by her children: Alison Beres-Nork and her husband Jack of Bethany, Susan Beres and her husband A.J. Keirans of Shelton, and Frank Beres and his wife Tennessee Molineaux of Highland, NY. She leaves behind her precious grandchildren: Joseph and Melanie Beres; Evan, Hayden and Liam Nork; Trey and Daniel Keirans; and Richard Beres; a brother Ronald Hoogenboom and his wife Betsy of Scottsdale, AZ; nieces and nephews Neal, Margaret, Claire and Thomas; a brother-in-law Edward Laska and her dog Cosmo. She was predeceased by her son Scot Beres and sister-in-law Maureen Laska. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. directly at St. Emery Church, 838 Kings Hwy., Fairfield. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4-8 in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Rd., Fairfield Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Audrey Beres Scholarship, Bassick High School, 1181 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605 Attn: Jim Gildea. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Audrey Beres
Brian Kaufman
September 15, 2019
I'm just blessed that Mrs. B was part of my childhood. We gave her a run for her money but we also learned a lot from her. "NEVER take a left turn. Avoid at all costs!" Miss you dearly Mrs. B!
September 15, 2019
I miss Audrey's beautiful smile and kind way of working with students and staff.
Carol Grotti
September 14, 2019
Missing seeing Audrey walking her little dog, and stopping to talk to her. Our neighbor next door to her, has her little dog, and every time he is out, runs next door to Audrey;s house, like he is looking for her, Makes us think about her every time we see the little dog,,,,she was such a nice neighbor, and enjoyed talking to her over the many years we lived across the street, We watched our kids grown up. She was and would be so proud of her kids. R.I.P. Audrey
Patricia Antich
September 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss, sending many prays to you and your family.
September 24, 2017
So sorry to learn of Audrey's passing. It's true, what so many are saying, she was a warm and compassionate person. As her long time supervisor (director) in Adult Education,I witnessed first hand how she always tried to help students. Audrey would look hard for ways to say "yes". She would dig deep to find solutions to students' problems and road blocks. My sympathy to Audrey's family.
CAROL GROTTI
September 23, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be missed in the neighborhood, enjoyed talking to her when she was walking her dog. sorry I couldn't get to the wake, health problems also and don't get out much. Know she will always be in my thoughts and prayers,
CAROL GROTTI
Brian Kaufman
September 23, 2017
Dear Beres',
I can't express enough how all of you have been a huge impact on my life and the core of that bond and love has come from your mom (Mrs. B). We have laughed together, cried together, but through it all we've been there for each other. Mrs. B was the perfect mentor for all of us! I'll never forget her laugh (chuckle) and the sound she made everytime Frank and I would wrestle in the living room. She will sorely be missed. All of you are in my prayers. As the Grateful Dead says "We gotta keep truckin," but Mrs. B will always be along for the ride.
Love you all,
BK
Frances Burrell
September 22, 2017
Great teacher Beres as my math teacher, will miss her so much and yes she was one of my favorite.
CHERYL SHOULDERS
September 22, 2017
TO THE BERES' Family.IT WAS A JOY TO SEE AUDREY BERES ASSIST SO MANY STUDENTS AT ADULT EDUCATION EVENING CLASS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM OF COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION.IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO HAVE WORKED WITH HER AT ADULT EDUCATION CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Angela Bhushan
September 22, 2017
Dear Susan :
I had the pleasure of working with Audrey in my short tenure as Director of Math. She was very supportive and helped me tremendously. I will really miss her. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephen Taylor
September 22, 2017
Loved this wonderful teacher. Had the pleasure of working with her at Bassick. An amazing educator and a very kindhearted and considerate person. She will be missed! Rest in Peace!
September 22, 2017
Condolences to the Beres' family.
Y. Durrant-Baker
Walter Brackett
September 22, 2017
Audrey was a special person and a wonderful educator. I worked with her at Bassick for over twenty years as well as working together with her at Sacred Heart Upward Bound. She was one of the nicest, kindest, warmest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. This is a sad and untimely loss, and she will be be sorely missed. My heart and thoughts are with you in your time of grief.
Bill Morton
September 22, 2017
Dear Susan,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jackie Gardner
September 22, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family of Audrey Beres. I had the pleasure of working with Audrey at Bassick High School and also at Adult Ed. Audrey was patient, kind and caring. she loved the students and it showed by the way she talked with them, by the way she worked with them, by the way she went above and beyond to help them succeed. I have never seen her angry or upset. Her beautiful smile was infectious and one could not be in her presence and not be infected. She will be missed by the many whose lives she has touched.
September 22, 2017
To the family of Mrs. Beres. I was a teacher in the Adult Ed. Program and worked to many years with Mrs. Beres. She was the most pleasant person. Always kind to others and concerned to people's who did not have a voice. Please know that she has left a legacy of love for all people. I send my most sincere condolences to her family and friends. May God give you strength and peace at this very difficult time. B.Collins
Wendy Milson
September 22, 2017
We're sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there to support you during this difficult time. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Ann Walsh
September 22, 2017
Through these very tough times, we will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers-Ann Hutvagner Walsh & family
Anne Witkavitch
September 21, 2017
..."When it's over, I don't want to wonder
if I have made my life something particular, and real.
I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened,
or full of argument.
I don't want to end up simply having visited this world" -Mary Oliver
Audrey Maria Beres clearly did not simply visit this world. Her spirit and memory are alive in those she loved. Thoughts and prayers to all of you from the Sagnelli family.
September 21, 2017
To Susan and all of your family, my deepest sympathy -- Love Frances Morra
September 21, 2017
We the Phillipson family, I wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Audrey. She will be remembered as a caring lovely lady we had the honor of meeting on a visit to her brother Ron's home.
September 21, 2017
We have lost a gentle soul whose only interest was caring for her students who besides her family where her number one priority.It was a privilege to have known and worked with her. My deepest condolences to the family.
September 21, 2017
Condolences and blessings to the family.
Mark Montgomery
September 21, 2017
On Behalf of the Montgomery family, I wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Audrey. She will be remembered as a caring person and a great Friend,
Richie Morgan
September 21, 2017
Alison Susan and Frank - I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Audrey-Mom she was very special to the Carvel family.
September 21, 2017
Ms Beres, such a sweet women, working with her at Bassick High, we would have great talks. Your mom is the best.
Garamella Family
September 21, 2017
Dear Frank & family, So sorry for your loss,May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jocelyn Battle
September 20, 2017
I was a student of Ms. Beres and one of my fondest memories was when I was reading a book in her Geometry class. She said to me "I can't tell you not to read because it is fundamental, but do you work first." She will be missed and condolences to the family.
Eloise Brown
September 20, 2017
Such a sweet soul, she was one of the first to make me feel like family at Bassick High School. We talked about family and education daily. She will be missed I'm sure. Condolences to the family.
Viola Brown
September 20, 2017
I am so sad that we lost a great woman. Not only was she a great teacher but one of the best people I knew . I'm so sad to hear of her passing I wish the best for her family and any anyone else who knew this lovely woman.
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
September 21, 2017
Offering our sympathies at this time.
Jennifer Bosques
September 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to Audrey's family. Kind, warm, friendly, funny, and dignified. These are the words that will always come to my mind when I think of Audrey and our many years teaching together at Bassick High School. She was one of our work angels. God bless her and welcome her home.
Doris Nelson
September 20, 2017
Beres Family,
Praying for the family.It was a pleasure working with Mrs. Beres at Adult Ed.God Bless the family.
Lisa Giordano
September 20, 2017
Alison, Susan, Frank and families
I'm so sad to hear of moms passing. I'll always remember her first as our cool teacher at St. Emery's. Her calm manner was a comfort. Such a strong lady. My sympathy to you all. All of you made her very proud. Hugging each of you in my heart today. If you need anything at all just shout.
Cornell Schreiber
September 20, 2017
Alison, Sue, and Frank I'm so sorry to hear about your mothers passing, she was a very special lady and will be missed by many. If there's anything that I can do please do not hesitate to ask. God bless, I love you all.
Dolores Mason
September 20, 2017
I am deeply sad to learn of Audrey's passing. I enjoyed working with her in the Adult Ed program at Central HS for many years. I remember her as a kind and loving colleague/friend. This is a terrible loss. God Bless her grieving family. Rest in God's peace Audrey.
Maeci Evans
September 19, 2017
My deepest sympathies. She leaves a beautiful legacy and will be sorely missed!
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