Conrad J. Bergeron, 99, of Williston, Vermont passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He was born in Underhill, Vermont on October 29, 1923, the son of Joseph and Flora (St Cyr) Bergeron.
He attended Cathedral High School and graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford, CT. He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II as a bilingual artillery instructor for French airmen. Upon completion of his military service, Conrad returned to Winooski, Vermont and obtained his undergraduate degree at St. Michael’s College in 1950. Conrad married Marie Anne Dufresne on July 28, 1951 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski, VT. He was a devoted husband and father and he and Marie Anne raised four daughters.
Conrad was employed at the Burlington International Airport. He retired from US Air after 30 years as a customer service agent in March 1983. In their retirement years Conrad and Marie Anne spent winter months in Florida and enjoyed the company of family and friends in Vermont during the remainder of the year. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 53 years, Marie Anne, who passed away in 2004. He is survived by his four daughters: Pauline (Ron) of Essex, Anne of Williston, Claire (Dean) of South Hero and Jane (Randy) of Wakefield, MA. In addition he leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Williston at 11:00 am on Friday March 3, 2023. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery, So. Burlington. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Vermont Alzheimer’s Association, 75 Talcott Rd, Suite 40, Williston, VT 05495, website: alz.org. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Ready Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
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