Margaret Berube

Margaret (Hazlett) Berube, 75, of Ashford, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday Oct. 23, 2011 after a long illness. Born in Caribou, Maine on November 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Eldon Hazlett and Myrtle Whipple, both of Maine. Margaret attended school in Maine and then at the age of 20 she moved to Connecticut. Margaret spent most of her life working for Meadows Nursing Home in Manchester, Connecticut. After 20 years of committed service, Margaret retired at the age of 62. Margaret enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She leaves behind her son, Dan Berube and his wife Rita of Ellington, daughter Brenda Trudeau and her husband Mike of Ashford, son Bob Berube of Ashford, son Allan Berube and his wife Cynthia of Hebron; 8 grandchildren, Tina Main, Michele Berube, Bruce Coolbeth, Eddie Coolbeth, Adam Berube, Audra Berube, Bobby Berube Jr., Melissa Berube, Raelene Asselin and 12 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sisters, Donna Auclair, Ruthene Coty and her husband Gordon, Wanda Hazlett, a brother Gene Sperry, a special sister in-law Irene Berube, of Southington and "favorite" son, Mark Reynolds of Ashford. Margaret also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her son Herman, sister Jannet Robinson and her parents. Margaret enjoyed going to the casino, bingo, playing games with her family, and baking. Margaret LOVED her Red Sox! She was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Church of Ashford, Connecticut. Margaret will be greatly missed by her many family and friends. "We love you, Ma." "We'll miss you, Gram." A very special thank you to Denise and the team at VNA East, Hospice of Eastern Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of her great-granddaughter, please make a donation in Margaret's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd. 2nd floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday Oct. 25th between 6:00 and 8:00pm at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12:00pm at St. Philip The Apostle Church, Rte. 44, Ashford. Interment will follow in St. Philip Cemetery. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .