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Paul Bergeron Obituary
Houma - Paul Merlin Bergeron, age 88, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 8:18 p.m. He was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
A private graveside service will be held in St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery.
Paul is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Jane Trahan Bergeron; sons, Philip and Thomas Bergeron (Sue); daughters, Bonnie B. Verrett (Dinah Danos) and Phyllis Callahan and husband, Allen "Bubby"; brother, Joseph Bergeron; sisters, Evelyn Bethancourt, Wanda Hook and Virginia Pellegrin; grandchildren, Chris Bergeron, Thai Callahan and wife, Sherry May, and Austin Verrett (Ashley); great-grandchildren, Bayah Bergeron and Aubrey Verrett.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Joseph and Emelie M. Hebert Bergeron; brothers, Clarence, Raymond, John, and Robert Bergeron; sisters, Doris B. Pitre, and Josephine LeBouef
Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church. He retired as an A.G.R.I research Technician. He was an Army LCpl in the US Army serving during the Korean War from March 19, 1953 until January 4, 1955. He will be dearly missed by all whose hearts he touched.
Chauvin Funeral Home and Crematory, INC. is honored to serve the Bergeron family.
To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.
Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements
5899 Highway 311 Houma, Louisiana 70360
Phone:985-868-2536Fax: 985-876-5032
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Patrick Crochet
February 27, 2021
Mr. Merlin is resting in the arms of the Angels watching over all his family that he loved so much. So many wonderful memories of living across the street from him and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his beautiful family. So sorry for y'all loss. Love y'all.
Gerd Benda
February 25, 2021
My wife and I were so saddened to learn of Paul's passing. After our many years together at the USDA Experiment Station here, I certainly considered Paul a dear friend and a valued, knowledgable colleague. Paul will be sorely missed but never forgotten'
Lillian Firmature
February 25, 2021
May he rest in God's eternal light. Mr. Merlin was wonderful and kind. Ms. Jean and family, my prayers and love is with you, at this time of sorrow.
Janice Hash
February 25, 2021
Jean I’m so sorry to hear about Merlin. May God bless him and take care of him. He will be an angel watching over his family. My condolence goes out to you and the family. Rest in peace Mr. Merlin.
Mona LeCompte
February 24, 2021
Ms. Jane, you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers at this time of sorrow. Mr. Merlin was a kind & gentle man. I will always have fond memories of the times our family & yours shared as neighbors. May he rest in peace.
Mona (nee Trahan) LeCompte
Thea Dillard
February 24, 2021
He was so much like my Dad his brother! Now heaven has them both. Love you Uncle Merlin!
Monica Savoy Blanchard
February 24, 2021
He was one of the kindest souls I knew. ♥
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