Sentinel & Enterprise Fitchburg, MA
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Marie Jeanne "Jean" Day
Marie 'Jean' Jeanne Day of Leominster, active at St. Leo's Parish; 96 LEOMINSTER Marie "Jean" Jeanne (Bergevin) Day, 96, formerly of 42 Walnut Street in Leominster, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Life Care Center of Leominster. Born on March 23, 1912, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eustache and Delvina (Blanchard) Bergevin. Her two passions in life were her God, and her family. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Leo's Parish in Leominster where she was actively involved in the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality, took care of the altar and floral arrangements, sewed and crocheted baptismal garments for infants, assisted her husband "Bill" in his ministry through the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Charities, including assisting in the relocation of the Khounsambath Family in Leominster. Among her closest friends were numerous members of the Sisters of the Presentation with whom she prayed, worked and played, even traveling to Ireland with them to visit the birthplace of their foundress, a member of the St. Ignatius Guild, she supported the ministries of the Jesuits of the New England Province. She also worked as a Red Cross Volunteer at their regular blood drives. Through days of sorrow and joy, the family found a love that was warm, tender, loyal and caring in "Aunt Jane." Whether it was assistance in finding a job, help with college expenses, or merely cookies "hidden" in the familiar location for the neighborhood children, she delighted in helping others. In her later years, when she herself needed help, in addition to family, she found special people: especially, friend and caregiver, Sr. Cecile of the Sisters of the Presentation, friend and spiritual guide, Fr. John Doran of St. Leo's Church, and close friend and caregiver, Tammy Mulholand. Mrs. Day is survived by her son, John P. Day and his wife, Catherine-Ann Day of Manchester, NH; her brother, Paul Bergevin of Fitchburg, MA; her sister, Rita Langelier of North Brookfield, MA; her grandson, Sean P. Day and his wife, Motoko F. Day of Dublin, CA; her great-grandchildren, Liam Day and Colin Day, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great nieces, and great nephews. She was predeceased by her husband William H. Day in 1986, her sisters, Blanche Leger, Delvina St. Onge, and Helen Jarvis. DAY The funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from the Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West Street, in Leominster with a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Leo's Church, 128 Main Street, in Leominster. Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. A calling hour will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 128 Main St., Leominster, MA 01453, or to the Sisters of the Presentation, 90 Church St., Leominster, MA 01453. To light a candle, sign the guestbook, or send a message of condolence please visit www.wrightroyfuneralhome.com