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Margaret BERUBE Obituary



BERUBE, Margaret
Margaret (Hazlett)
Berube, 75, of Ashford, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, (October 23, 2011) after a long illness. Born in Caribou, ME on November 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Eldon Hazlett and Myrtle Whipple, both of Maine. Margaret attended school in Maine and then at the age of 20 she moved to Connecticut. Margaret spent most of her life working for Meadows Nursing Home in Manchester, CT. After 20 years of committed service, Margaret retired at the age of 62. Margaret enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She leaves behind her son, Dan Berube and his wife Rita of Ellington, daughter, Brenda Trudeau and her husband Mike of Ashford, son Bob Berube of Ashford, son
Allan Berube and his wife Cynthia of Hebron; eight grandchildren, Tina Main, Michele Berube, Bruce Coolbeth, Eddie Coolbeth, Adam Berube, Audra
Berube, Bobby Berube Jr., Melissa Berube, Raelene Asselin and 12 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sisters, Donna Auclair, Ruthene Coty and her husband Gordon, Wanda Hazlett, a brother Gene Sperry, a special sister in-law Irene Berube, of Southington and "favorite" son, Mark Reynolds of Ashford. Margaret also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her son Herman, sister Jannet Robinson and her parents. Margaret enjoyed going to the casino, bingo, playing games with her family, and baking. Margaret LOVED her Red Sox! She was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Church of Ashford, Connecticut. Margaret will be greatly missed by her many family and friends. "We love you, Ma." "We'll miss you, Gram." A very special thank you to Denise and the team at VNA East, Hospice of Eastern Connecticut.
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of her great-granddaughter, please make a donation in Margaret's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd. 2nd floor, Bethesda, MD 20814. Her family will receive relatives and friends TODAY between 6 and 8 p.m. at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12 p.m. at St. Philip The Apostle Church, Rte. 44, Ashford. Interment will follow in St. Philip Cemetery. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 25, 2011.

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Mary Gerow

October 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Trisha Coelho

October 26, 2011

Mich, Tina, mom & dad Berube. I am truly sorry for your lost. All of you are in my thoughts!

Vera and Joel Berube and Family

October 25, 2011

Dan, Brenda, Bob, Allen: Vera and I send our deepest sympathy on the lost of Mag. We will always remember her kindness and generousity. Our prayers are with you.

Eddie c

October 25, 2011

gram we all love you and miss you Eddie D'onna Ashley Jacob

October 25, 2011

Dan, Brenda, Bob, Allen, Susan and I will always remember Mag in our prayers. She was strong, genorous, and kind. Joe and Susan Berube, Monument, CO

Gigi & Wayne Chalou

October 25, 2011

Brenda & Mike & family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at sad time.

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