Mr. Bergeron served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 20 years.

He entered the Marine Corps on March 26, 1952, and was discharged September 30, 1971, attaining the rank of gunnery sergeant.

He served in the Korean Conflict and in the Vietnam War.

He received the National Defense Medal with three stars, Vietnam Service Medal with three stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, NDSMAL one star, GCM five stars, UNSMA one star, KSM two stars, NVC two stars, KPVC, CAR, VCM with Device

, VSM three stars, Meritorious Mast, MVC Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Expert rifle and pistol badge, Navy Unit Commendation, UN Ribbon.

After retiring from the service he worked at TDA Maintenance in Fort Devens for 20 years as an inspector, retiring in 1991.

After retiring, he had worked at Chapdelaine Truck Center in Lunenburg until his illness.