Theodore R. Bergeron

He was born in Keene, NH, on April 1, 1931, the son of Theodore H. and Clara (Gervais) Bergeron. He was the youngest and the last of their 13 children.

As noted by a niece “This is the end of a very special era”! It is so true!

Ted went to St Joseph’s Regional School where he played football & baseball. He then attended Keene High School where he played baseball, basketball, track (where he excelled and placed for 3 years in the State finals) and football. He was also All State his senior year, and honorable mention All-American and Co-Captain.

Ted then went to the Admiral Billard’s Prep School in Sept. 1951 where he played football and was co-captain. He left in Feb. of 1952 to attend St. Michael’s Prep School where he played football and was co-captain for 2 years.

Ted left St. Michael’s Prep School to join the Army and was stationed at Fort Dix where he played regimental football and led the 10 team leagues in touchdowns. In 1954, he was stationed in Germany.

Cpl Carl Johnson wrote: “We’re speaking of the 272nd Inf. Regt’s Ted Bergeron, one of the hardest running fullbacks ever to wear the blue jersey of a Raider. Ted “Battering Ram” Bergeron is a quiet, soft spoken individual, who can either take publicity in his stride or leave it with equal composure.”

He was a long time member of the Elks Club. Ted also coached Pop Warner Football for a number of years.

Ted married Beverly Ann Begin on Feb. 2, 1963 and gained a son, William J. Hewitt

Ted started Keene Paving and in the 70’s. He moved his family to Englewood, Florida where they resided for many years before returning to New Hampshire to start T.R. Bergeron & Son Asphalt Maintenance of Swanzey with his wife and his son, Todd.

He leaves behind one son Todd R. Bergeron and his wife Rayne Huston of Sullivan, NH; a daughter Caroline (Bergeron) Polhans and her husband, Keith M. Polhans, of Cuba, IL; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Beverly, his wife of 54 years, preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2016. They also lost a son, William J. Hewitt, on April 7, 1999. He was also predeceased by his twelve siblings, Lucina Bergeron, Ernest Bergeron, Edward Bergeron, Dorothy Westcott, Rose Arsenault, Rita Osgood, Clarence Bergeron, triplets, Elaine Bergeron, Minerva Phillipson and Alice Sturtevant, who were the first living triplets in NH, Yvonne Scobi, and Emile Bergeron.

There will be a celebration of life for both Theodore and Beverly Bergeron on June 25th starting at 2:00PM, at the family homestead, 1326 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey. In keeping with the tradition of the many gatherings at the homestead, please bring one of your favorite dishes and drinks to share, along with your many stories and memories of Ted and Beverly.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Mr. Bergeron’s memory to Cedarcrest, 91 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH 03431.

The Foley Funeral Home (www.foleyfuneralhome.com) of Keene, is assisting the family with the arrangements.