Robert J.L. Bergeron, 65, died on Sunday April 6  shortly after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Born to Oliva Dube Bergeron and the late Lionel Bergeron, he moved to Beverly from Canada in 1961.

 

Mr. Bergeron served in the 3rd Armored Division of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was dedicated to his work as a floor mechanic and was greatly admired for his craftsmanship.

Mr. Bergeron leaves four daughters, Kim Wright of Beverly, Sherri Pimentel and her husband Michael of Duxbury, Michelle MacDonald and her husband Richard of Billerica and  Denise Woodberry and her husband Christopher of Beverly; his significant other, Janice McMahon; eleven brothers and sisters, Emilien Bergeron of Nashua, N.H., Jean Yves Bergeron, Gilles Bergeron, Daniel Bergeron, Adrienne Bergeron, Denise Bergeron, Nicole Bergeron, Lucille Bergeron, Eliane Bergeron, Rosaire Bergeron and Sylvie Bergeron all of Canada; and seven grandchildren.

A Memorial gathering will be held at the Campbell – Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly (North Beverly location) on Wednesday April 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, Rm 1575B, JFK Federal Building, Government Center, Boston, MA  02203.  Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.