Elizabeth M Bergevin

Elizabeth “Betty” M. (Emery) Bergevin, age 104, formerly of 85 Greenwood Ave., Keene, NH, passed away peacefully, in the care of the staff at Maplewood Nursing Home, on October 22, 2022, in Westmoreland, NH.

She was welcomed into the world on October 11, 1918, the second daughter of Fred and Rose (Guilbault) Emery in Concord, NH. She attended local schools, graduating from Concord High School in 1936.

She married, Chester “Chet” R. Bergevin on September 7, 1937, at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Concord. They moved their family to Keene in 1941. She and her family became members of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church, Keene.

Mrs. Bergevin worked for a time at the former Bergevin’s International Harvester Truck dealership in Keene, managing the office and clerical duties.

The Bergevins enjoyed travel to Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Europe, and many states including a favorite destination of Las Vegas. They purchased a modest cottage at Spofford Lake to have their growing family and friends gather for cookouts, boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Shortly after her husband’s retirement, they focused on golf and membership activities at the Keene Country Club. Searching for a winter get-away lead them to purchase a second home in Inverness, Florida.

Sadly, on 23 December 1997 her beloved husband of 60 years passed away. As a widow, she enjoyed her ever-growing family of nine grandchildren and spouses, often providing child-care for some of her 17 great-grandchildren and at last count, 7 great-great-grandchildren. She regularly enjoyed playing cards with her son-in-law Donald Hill and watch golf on TV. She lived independently until age 97, with her favorite marmalade tabby cat ‘Maury’, and with loving care of her daughter Suzanne.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, two sisters Esther, Thelma and their husbands, sisters-in-law: Sylvia (Bergevin) Chabot, Bertha (Kivala) Bergevin, Doris (Bergevin) Carlson and brothers-in-law: William Bergevin and Stanley Carlson, both of Concord, Albert R. Bergevin and recently Joseph E. Chabot, Keene, son-in-law Donald Hill, Venice, FL and daughter Suzanne MacPhail, Winchester, NH.

She is survived by daughter, Carol Hill of Venice, Florida, son, Bob and wife, Linda Bergevin of Surry, NH. All of her dear grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren thrive throughout the United States and Canada.

At Mrs. Bergevin’s request, a private family committal service will be held.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Maplewood Nursing Home for the dedicated care and support to Betty and the family these past six years.

In honor of Mrs. Bergevin and her love of animals, memorial donations may be sent to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 W. Swanzey Road, Swanzey, NH 03446 (or online) or to the Activities Department of Maplewood Nursing Home, 201 River Rd., Westmoreland, NH 03467.

Foley Funeral Home of Keene, is assisting the family with arrangements. To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com.