Mr. Lawrence F. Bergman

Mr. Bergman was born on January 19, 1928 in Uncasville, CT the son of Franklin and Olive (Sherwood) Bergman in their home by "Old Dr. Rasmussin". He Honorably served in the US Army in WWII. Married Maryella"Rella"_Bruce in 1979 in _Montville_. He retired from teaching in the Montville School System after 24 years of service. Larry loved teaching and had an amazing rapport with his peers and students. He loved working in his large garden during the summer and cutting wood for his wood stove in the winter. We will always remember the Larry that loved to be outdoors.

Mr. Bergman is survived by his loving wife Rella and sons: Charles (Stan) and wife Nantsi Vose of Norwich, James and wife Jannet Vose of Waterford and Richard and wife Cathy Vose of Waterford, his seven grandchildren: Jamie, Regina, Javlyn, John, Allix, Robert and Colby Vose and six great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Jaylie, Kasin, Sidney, Jesse, Landon his sister: Olive McDonald. He is predeceased by his brother Franklyn Bergman, sister Barbara Henderson and his son Michael Vose.

A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday April 21st at 1:00 pm_ in Comstock Cemetery on Peter Ave., Uncasville. Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, New London is handling the arrangements. Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com for tributes, directions and more information.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Waterford Animal Shelter.