Shawn Michael Bergeron

Shawn Michael Bergeron, 49, of Murrells inlet SC passed away on March 2, 2024. He was born in Portsmouth, NH on January 20, 1975 to Richard and Cathy A. Bergeron. He is survived by his wife, Eryn, who he married on June 28, 2003 and their two daughters, Emma, 16 years and Addyson, 12 years. He is also survived by his big brother, Christopher and his wife Tia of Pawleys Island, SC, niece, Kim, nephew, Tyler, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Shawn grew up in Exeter, NH, graduating from Exeter High School in 1993. He went on to attend and graduate from Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, MD in 1997 with a degree in Psychology. He furthered his education at the University of New Hampshire, Durham NH earning a Master Degree in Social Work in 2003. He later earned his LISW-CP in 2010.
He loved being a Social Worker, first working with children and adolescents in a residential facility in Hampton, NH. Once he earned his MSW, he worked with teens in an intensive day treatment program until 2004, when he relocated to Murrells Inlet SC. Since moving to SC, he has held different positions within the clinical field working with both adults and children. He opened his own counseling practice, Bergeron Counseling Services, LLC in 2011. He made the difficult decision to close down his practice in 2023 and transition back to an agency setting. He began at the VA Hospital in late 2023 in their clinical department. He also served as the Counselor of the Grand Strand Chapter of FairwaysforWarriors.org, an organization that helps combat veterans. He felt it an honor to help those who have served our country.
Shawn was a man who truly enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He was an avid volunteer. He loved helping to coach his daughters' soccer and basketball teams. When the girls began volleyball, he came to every game he could to watch them play. He loved watching them grow and have fun. He loved his karate family at The Karate Studio. He first watched the girls participate in karate classes and then decided he wanted to join them. He worked hard and was dedicated to learning, earning his black belt in 2021.
Shawn was an amazing man, devoted to his family and friends. We will always carry his memory in our hearts.
The family will gather to greet friends in Celebration of Shawn's life, on Thursday March 7, 2024 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 12:00pm at Precious Blood of Christ Church, 1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
In honor of Shawn's memory, the family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to his children's education funds. Shawn believed in the power of education to shape young minds and create a brighter future. Your generous donations will help support his legacy and ensure that his passion for learning lives on.
Donation Details: 529 Plans have been established on behalf of Emma and Addyson Bergeron. Checks should be made payable to: Future Scholar 529 and checks can be mailed to
Peabody Wealth Advisors 150A Andover St., Suite 10A Danvers, MA 01923
Your support during this difficult time is deeply appreciated. Let us come together to celebrate Shawn's life by investing in the education of the next generation. May his memory be a blessing to us all.
With heartfelt gratitude,
-The Bergeron Family
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