Georgette "Gee" Evelyn Berkeley

To know Gee was to understand that her life’s truest work was love, given steadily and without fanfare. While she worked in customer service at various stores, the role she held closest—and the one she considered her greatest career—was being a grandmother.

Gee was predeceased by her parents, George and Therese Duperron. She leaves behind her loving daughter, Stephanie, and her cherished grandsons, Xander and Dean.

More than anything, Gee’s heart belonged to her grandsons. She devoted herself to them in ways both quiet and extraordinary, showing up day after day—often as early as 4 in the morning—so Stephanie could work. Gee never called it babysitting; to her, it was simply time spent with the boys she adored. Even through years of poor health, she held on with determined tenderness, carrying one clear wish: to live long enough to see her oldest grandson graduate. For six years she endured what her body could not easily bear, and when she could not attend in person, Stephanie brought the graduation to her—an act of love that met Gee’s devotion with equal grace.

Gee passed away peacefully with Stephanie and her dear friend Flora by her side.

In the midst of everything, Gee still made room for the pleasures that felt like home to her: a good game of bingo, and the simple joy of camping. Even when illness required an oxygen tank, her spirit still leaned toward the outdoors, and she still wanted to go—because that was Gee: steadfast, hopeful, and intent on being present for what mattered.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the nurses at Heritage Village for their love and compassion toward Gee.

There will be a scattering of her ashes in the spring, to be announced at a later date.