Ann Theresa Bergeron

Ann Theresa (Hansberry) Bergeron, 94, a long-time resident of Hudson died on March 29, 2024 at The Inn at Fairview after a long period of declining health. She was born Ann Theresa Hansberry on August 13, 1929, in Nashua, NH, the daughter of Martin J. Hansberry and Mary Catherine (O’Neil) Hansberry. She married Robert P. Bergeron of Nashua on January 8, 1949, and they celebrated 47 wonderful years of marriage together before his passing in 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Martin J. of South Bend, IN; a daughter, Catherine E. of Hancock, NH; three brothers, Msgr. Thomas S. Hansberry, Martin J. Hansberry Jr., and Owen F. Hansberry; and three sisters, Mary C. Amelio, Patricia A. Bernier, and Jane M. Caldwell. Ann is survived by six children: Paul R. (Meghan Brady) of Nashua; Stephen A. (Linda Ripley) of Norton Shores, Michigan; Thomas M. (Mary) of West Olive, Michigan; Mary Menna (Raymond) of Newtown, Pennsylvania; Philip E. (Leane) of Zebulon, North Carolina; and John G. (Suzanne) of Bedford, New Hampshire. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Ann attended the former Sacred Heart parochial school and graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1947. Following her graduation and prior to the birth of her first child, Ann was employed by the Nashua Trust Company. Ann and Robert were both natives of Nashua and after their marriage, resided in the city for seven years. In 1957, they bought a house in Hudson which would be the family’s home for the next 64 years. Home and family were the centers of Ann’s life. She remained a stay-at-home Mom until the youngest of eight children began high school, at which time she began working in the office at Bergeron’s Inc. in Nashua, the family-owned menswear business. Ann was active in programs and volunteer activities sponsored by her church, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hudson, including the Women’s Guild and the Rainbow Seekers, and assisted with many parish-sponsored luncheons. Ann spent many hours in the kitchen providing baked goods for school and church fundraisers. She served the school communities through her involvement in the Bishop Guertin and Mount St. Mary High School Mother’s Clubs. She had endless energy to help out in any way she could. Ann most enjoyed spending time with family during the holidays and family celebrations; family vacations at Hampton and Rye beaches; drive-in movies; school or scouting events; bowling, basketball, baseball and softball tournaments; watching the Trojans and Spartans perform in field competitions and parades, and taking long road trips to visit family with picnic lunches to enjoy along the way at roadside picnic tables. The kitchen and a large backyard were always at the center of family gatherings. All her life Ann enjoyed being surrounded by children and holding the little ones. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren enjoyed and will always remember the love, joy, and smiles that she shared with them. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street, Hudson, NH on Thursday, April 4, between the hours of 5 pm and 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church/Saint John XXIII Parish at 25 Library St. in Hudson, NH at 10 am on Friday, April 5. All may please meet at church. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Derry Road, in Hudson, NH. Arrangements have been entrusted to the DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME of Hudson, NH. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in her memory to Shriners Children’s Hospital - New England, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or online at https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/new-england. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dumontsullivan.com

Ann Theresa Bergeron

August 13, 1929 - March 29, 2024