Susan Lea Berger

susan berger

October 21, 1943 ~ December 7, 2022


Resided in: Cumberland, Maine

Susan Lea Berger 1943-2022 CUMBERLAND FORESIDE—Susan Lea Berger, 79, of Cumberland Foreside, died Wednesday December 7, 2022 in Portland, Maine after a well fought battle with cancer. She was born on October 21, 1943 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Allen and Arline (Walsh) Brown. She grew up in Madison, graduating from Edgewood High School in 1961. Susan married John Berger in 1964, wholeheartedly embracing the role of a Navy wife. She and John lived all over the country during his Navy career, eventually settling down in Brunswick, Maine after his retirement. It was there that she worked as the Office Manager for Moore Weinrich Architects. When she retired from Moore Weinrich, she was co-owner of the Pane Vino Restaurant in Brunswick during the mid 90s. During her life as a Navy wife, she was always actively involved serving on many Wive’s Club committees as well as working with the Navy Relief Society. Homesick, hungry young enlisted men were always welcome at her supper table, and her generous open table policy extended for many years with her children’s friends. After retiring in Brunswick, she continued working with the community in many ways, including providing meals for Tedford Housing. She enjoyed reading, traveling, good food and entertaining, and most of all, shopping for her grandchildren. Mrs. Berger is survived by her husband, John; her daughters, Lee Remick and her husband, David of York, Kristine Berger of Cumberland Foreside and Nicole Bowdoin of Mendon, Vermont and her grandchildren, Sophia and John Remick and Max and Samuel Bowdoin. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yarmouth on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 am.

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  1. Nicki, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I have such fond childhood memories of spending time at your house and your mom was always so welcoming. Keeping you, your sisters and your dad in my thoughts and prayers.

  2. Sue is our sister-in-law. Losing a loved one and family member is one of the hardest sorrows that we must endure especially during this Christmas Season. God’s words ease the pain but time changes thoughts of grief to memories of the good times we spent and spend as a family. Time and God’s word are our healer. God Bless you, Brother, you and your family are in our prayers.
    Mary and Daryl

  3. I was sad to read about Sue’s passing. She was a lovely person, a wonderful mother, wife and friend. Our daughters, Jessica and Nicole were friends. Sue was always involved in the community both the Navy community and the Brunswick community. I was glad to have known her. Prayers and condolences to John and the girls.


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