Bertha Geraldine Breslin

Bertha Geraldine Breslin age 98 of Sacramento, CA, passed away at her home on 21 June 2020. She was born in Wilton, North Dakota on 29 August 1921.Bertha graduated from Grant Union High School in 1939, then studied nursing at Sacramento County Hospital where she met Connie (Richard C. Breslin.) They married in Santa Barbara CA on 26 October 1940. While raising 8 children, she also worked at Pillsbury Mills and then worked 21 years as a Credit Supervisor at Sears.

A devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes she worked many hours with Father Dan Madigan with the Food Bank, and St. Vincent De Paul Society. Her passion was her family, gardening and traveling in their couple's motor home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Connie Breslin in 1998 after 57 years of marriage.

She is survived by her eight children, their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ken Fetch and his wife June.

The Rosary and Requiem Mass will be held at 12 pm on Thursday, 2 July 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1951 North Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838. The Burial will follow at 2 pm at Calvary Catholic Cemetery 7101 Verner Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95841. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Loaves & Fishes 1351 N. C Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. Reception to immediately follow at our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall at approximately 3 pm.