Beatrice Berggren

Beatrice V. Berggren passed away on Friday March 7, 2014 at Baptist Health and Retirement at the age of 96. Born in Brownington, VT on February 27, 1918 she is the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Whitcomb.

Beatrice graduated from Orleans High school in VT, and later attended Northeast Bible College in Green Lane, PA which is how she met her husband. She married Norman G. Berggren in 1946, and they resided in Danbury, CT for all of their 52 year marriage. Beatrice was an active member at First Assembly of God in Brookfield, CT where she taught Sunday School, was a choir member, and played the piano and organ. She also worked for more than 25 years as a clerk at American Cyanamid before retiring in 1985.

Beatrice was predeceased by; her husband Norman G. Berggren in 1998, her brother Rev. Gordon Whitcomb, and her granddaughter Janet Marie.

Beatrice is survived by her beloved sons; Robert (Donna) Berggren and Rev. Edward (Rebecca) Berggren, her cherished grandchildren; Jason (Michelle), Brent (Beth), Joel, Zachary (Samantha), Seth, Erick, Cassandra (David), Micah (Rachael), Bryan (Brittney), and Jared. She is also survived by her adored great-grandchildren; Jewelia, Gennevieve, Dallas,and Sophia, her sister Joyce Westover of Barton, VT and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Beatrice will be held Monday March 10th at 7:00 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held Tuesday March 11th at 12:00 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Bethel, CT.