Jean L. Berggren

Jean L. (Fairbanks) Berggren, 79, died Saturday, January 19, at the Southeast Rehabilitation Center in Easton surrounded by her family. Born in Boston, she was raised educated in Dedham and was a graduate of Dedham High School, Class of 1950. She worked as a Secretary for Hills Department Store in Canton and for Chadwicks in West Bridgewater for several years, retiring about 14 years ago. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, shopping on QVC, traveling to New Hampshire and spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Robert Sears of West Bridgewater, William Sears of Whitman, Kim Berggren of Randolph, Robin Murphy of Mansfield and Amy Simmons of Quincy. She was the mother of the late Lisa Herlihy. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson and her cat, Daisy.

Funeral Services will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Tuesday, January 22, at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Monday, January 21, from 4-7 PM. Interment will take place at Dry Pond Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in Jean's Memory may be made to the Massachusetts Humane Society, POBox 890127, East Weymouth, MA 02189.