Susan Ruth Bergeron

Susan Ruth Bergeron, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 after a 6-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on September 7, 1944 in Portland, Maine to Russell and Elizabeth (Ketchum) Foster and grew up in Auburn, Maine.

During high school, her family moved to the Portland area and she graduated from Deering High School in 1964. Following high school, she went on to become a beautician.

Susan spent over 30 years working for Fairchild Semiconductor in South Portland. She enjoyed traveling, photography and lighthouses. Susan’s favorite trip was an Alaskan cruise and a trip through the Yosemite National Park.

She is survived by her son Michael A. Bergeron, and his wife Anne and their daughter, Elizabeth Bergeron. Elizabeth, was Susan’s only granddaughter and held a very special place in her heart. She is also survived by her two sisters, Marilyn Moore of Rutland, Vermont and Emily and her husband Harold Sprague of Portland, Maine, former spouse, John A. Bergeron, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition, she is survived by her friend Sally Mulligan. Susan is predeceased by her parents.

Due to the current conditions of COVID-19, a celebration of life will be held later in the spring.