Richard C. Bergeron of Duxbury, formerly of Brockton, died Monday, Feb. 7 at home surrounded by family.  He was 88.  Husband of the late Mildred A. “Milly” (Millay) Bergeron, he was born in Brockton to Simeon J. and Mary Z. (Eschemback) Bergeron.  A graduate of Brockton High School and Boston University, Mr. Bergeron served his country in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.  He worked for Intercity Transportation Company for most of his life and the U.S. Post Office. Summering in Duxbury for 20 years before moving there permanently in 1971, he was instrumental in creating the neighborhood beach association. Mr. Bergeron enjoyed music and dancing. He was a member of the American Legion for more than 40 years and attended many Navy reunions around the country.

Mr. Bergeron leaves his daughters, Patricia A. Wittlif  and her husband, Vernon of Houston, Tex., and Debra L. Jorgensen and her husband Peter of Ashland, N.H.; a son, Richard C. Bergeron, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Ledyard, Conn., his sister, Virginia R. Burgoyne; his brothers, Robert F., Raymond W., and Donald A.; two grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl A. Bergeron, and a sister, Rita L. Bergeron.

Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123) Brockton on Friday, Feb. 11 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, Rte 3A, Duxbury, Saturday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Mayflower Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Ste 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.