Miriam Carol Bergman

M. “Carol” Bergman, age 94, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, formerly of Windermere, Florida. She was born in Lyndhurst, New Jersey and moved to Windermere in 1956 from Packanack Lake, New Jersey. Her dear husband, Dave, of 48 years passed away in May 1994. Her family thanks Golden Pond, Winter Garden, Florida for providing a loving home for her for the past few years.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Windermere since 1969. Her mission was the Card Ministry for the church, sending cards since 1978, and served on the Flower Committee for 20 years. She was Chairman of the Bergman Spirit Award, sending people out into the Mission field. She served on the Compassion Mission Team and went to Costa Rica on a mission trip.

She was a member of the Central Florida Women’s League since 1988 and member of the Health Central Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers since March 1993, serving as President of the Auxiliary for two years. She served as a Sponsor the West Orange Christian Service Center and on the fundraising committees.

She leaves a daughter “by choice”, Jean Miller of Orlando, Florida, a brother Ronald Bach of Fort Myers, Florida, 5 nieces, 1 nephew, 7 great nieces, 1 great nephew, 5 great great nieces and 1 great great nephew.

She retired from Martin-Marietta, now Lockheed Martin, after 22 years. Serving alongside her husband, Dave, who was Santa Claus, she was Mrs. Claus for 37 years delighting children and families and numerous organizations.

Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 300 Main Street, Windermere, Florida on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11am., with reception following.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in M. Carol Bergman’s name to:

The First Baptist Church Windermere, 300 Main Street, Windermere, FL 34786; Vitas Healthcare, 2201 Lucien Way, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751 or The Capital Campaign to build the Cornerstone Hospice Care Center at Health Central, 1414 Kuhl Avenue, MP 200, Orlando, FL 32806