1921 – 2013
Norwich – Irene (Hetu) Bergeron, 91, formerly of Putnam, died Wednesday, January 9, 2012 in Regency Heights of Norwich surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick Bergeron who died in 1976 of MLS. Born in Webster, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Ross) Hetu.
Irene lived a full life right up until the end. She resided in Putnam for most of her life. She was a communicant of Saint Mary Church of the Visitation and attended every Saturday. She enjoyed reaching out and helping the people around her and had some very special people helping her out along the way. The family would like to send a special thank you to one of those who helped her out, Michelle Davis-Doucette from Regency Heights of Danielson.
Irene is survived by her daughter, Cecile Latham of Norwich; her granddaughter Lisa Latham-Shepherd and her husband Christopher of Norwich; her great grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Allen Higginbothan of VA, Ashley-Ann Higginbotham of Jewitt City, Kells Allen of Jewett City, Brianna Evelyn Higginbothan-Dickerson and her husband Ellis of Norwich, Shawnee Helen Marie Higginbotham of Norwich, Rebecca Lynn Shepherd of Norwich, Aaron Michael Shepherd of Norwich; and great great grandchildren, Jeremiah Ellis Dickerson, Ella Irene Rose Higginbotham, and Jayden lee Dickerson; several friends that were like grandchildren to her, Lloyd H. Brown of Thompson, Brad Miracle of NH, Martin Higginbotham of Willimantic, Melzer Heath of Putnam and all of the other children that have been in her life throughout the years whom she loved dearly; and her dog “Low-Rider” who she loved very much. She was predeceased by all eleven of her siblings being the last of the Hetus and Bergerons.
The family would like to thank the staff of Regency Heights of Norwich that had “hearts of gold” for the care given to Irene during her stay.
Funeral arrangements are private and entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
ashley
I love and miss u nana so much rest easy love a,,,,,sh
michelle davis doucette
geam i will truley miss you and take care of you and always said i love you and you saying to me i love you more you where a wonderful women you love everyone in your life so much i will never for forget you love you always
Jessica Lefebvre
Irene
You were loved by lots of people and will be very missed… I loved talking with you when i went over to Lisa’s house all the time… Well you are in a better place now…
MISS YOU ALWAYS JESSICA
lisa
you know something old lady, I truly miss you its been hard for me the last couple of day. I’ve stopped crying because you don’t want me to cry any more. You come to me and said its okay i’m happy and finally will again. I will always be here for you and the family. I will hold you to that. You’re my life. Stay with me and I will be happy.
Love You Nana. Lisa
brad miracle
Sorry for your loss lisa if you get this write or call me
Ashley Ann Allen
Miss u so much nana. Wish u was still here but now that u r in a better place. I love u so much can’t wait to c u again
Lisa
I would like to say thank you to everyone that has send their thought. Brad leave me your number and I surely will call you .
I will always miss you and there is not a day that dont go by that I dont miss and cry. I dont think this will ever go away. Love you always.
Lisa
well its been almost a year. Its your favorite time of year. I miss you very much. The feeling of lose will never go away for me.
Love you Nana
Lisa
Well old lady its been a year. I miss you just like I did yesterday. Nothing will ever change. Love you.
ashley
Hey nana just stoppin.by to say I love and miss u so much wish u was still herur.great granddaughter talks about u alot I now u are still here with us and I hope u continue to I love it well night for.now.c u in my dreams
Ashley
Hi nana it’s been 7 years sense I have seen ur face 7 years sense I heard u say I love u. Nana I miss u so much hope u and grandma are having fun up there
Love ya
Ash
Rebecca
Hi Nana I miss u and I love u very much, u were an amazing person. We all love and miss u. R.I.P Nana I love u Rebecca ❤