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Mabel Bergeron Obituary

Mabel Thorpe Bergeron, 85, a native of Oldham, England, and a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. Having met her husband Louis during World War II, she married him on October 20, 1944. She came to the United States through Ellis Island in March of 1947 with her 6-month-old son, Stephen. Her volunteer work and involvement in the community was seen at the Baton Rouge General, The West Baton Rouge Garden Club, The Women's Auxiliary, The Council on Aging and St. James Episcopal Church. She is survived by her children: Frances Ann Richard and husband David, Suzanne Bergeron, and Lois Elaine Adams and husband Doyle; grandchildren: Monika Harris, Todd Jackson, Stephen Bergeron, Jr., Paul Bergeron, Melanie Adams, Jonathan Adams and Patrick Adams; great grandchildren: Luke Jackson, Cooper Harris, Alexsandra Jackson, Andrew Harris, Michael and Anna Claire Gremillion, and Garrett Adams; and loving and devoted friend, Cynthia Pittman. She is preceded by her husband, Louis Bergeron; son, Stephen Bergeron; parents, Simeon and Fanny Hunt Thorpe; and siblings: Elise, Fienda, Simeon, Irene, Evelyn, Mavis and Dennis. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will continue on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be David Richard, Todd Jackson, Jonathan Adams, Patrick Adams, Luke Jackson and Cooper Harris. The family would like to thank Baton Rouge Hospice for their loving attentiveness to Mabel and ask that, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to this wonderful organization.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2012.
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Ann,
My prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you at this time. I pray that you feel the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Wendy Hebert

October 29, 2012

Doyle, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, Lois, and the Bergeron Family in yalls loss. May the moments you've shared give each of you comfort. God Bless,
Vince Giaccone

Vince Giaccone

October 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Renee Manuel

October 28, 2012

Dear Lois and family. I was church this morning when it was mentioned that your mother had died. I am so sorry to hear that. I didn't know her but I know you and your family and she taught you well. You raised a great family. There is a limited amount of things i can do, but if u need me please call. I will do as much as I can. Love Agnes (Sissy) Warren

October 28, 2012

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