Marblehead: Robert R. Bergevin age 81 a former resident of Marblehead, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Peabody Glen Nursing Home in Peabody, following a long illness.
He was the husband of the late Marilyn M. (Martin) Bergevin.
Born and raised in Salem, he was the son of the late Eloi and Dorcina (Leger) Bergevin. He first worked for the former Pequot Mills and CBS Hytron both of Salem, and moved to Marblehead in 1951 when he married Marilyn. Employed by Penny’s of Marblehead for many years, Bob was a well known figure around the store where he worked as a stock and inventory clerk as well as deliveryman for the landmark store. Penny’s later became Crosby’s Marketplace from which he retired several years ago.
He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Bradbury and her husband Walter of Peabody, a sister-in-law, Dorothy Bergevin as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Lawrence and Raymond Bergevin.
Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 9 am from the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St., [Rt. 114 /1-A] Salem followed by his funeral mass in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Atlantic Ave., Marblehead at 10 am. Visiting hours: Thursday 4 to 8 pm. Burial will be in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. For guestbook and additional information, please visit www.levesquefunerals.com