AUBURN-Gladys M. (Sheehan) Bergenholtz, 90, of 39 Pinehurst Avenue, died Tuesday, January 11th in Beaumont Nursing Center, Northbridge. Her husband of 66 years, Edward G. Bergenholtz died in 2000. She leaves 2 daughters, Joan F., wife of Donald Pelkey of Grafton and Nancy J., wife of Paul D’Amore of Sutton, 4 grandchildren, Tracey Sutch, Alyssa Cooper, Michael and Sean Pelkey and 6 great grandchildren. A sister, Frances Police predeceased her in 2004.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of John and Julia (Grady) Sheehan and graduated from Worcester Girl’s Trade School. Gladys was a devoted wife and mother who will be dearly missed. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and enjoyed antiquing.
The funeral is Tuesday, January 18th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 189 Oxford Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 AM the day of the funeral. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, 114 Turnpike Road, Westborough, MA 01581.