Geraldine B. Havert
October 19, 1918 - March 22, 2012
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Geraldine B. Havert
October 19, 1918 - March 22, 2012
Obituary
Geraldine Breen Havert, 93, was born October 19, 1918 in Palmyra, New York and passed away March 22, 2012 in Laguna Hills, CA. Geraldine worked as an Assistant Librarian for 10 years, raised six children, and volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul, American Cancer Society, and Saddleback Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Schneider; sons Larry, Bill and Steve; sisters Madelene Sauer and Betty Benzel, brother Jim Breen; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband Ray, daughter Barbara Nelson, and son Jim; sister Bernice Wood, brothers Dick Breen and Dave Breen.
Gerry was the heart-center of her family, immediate and extended. She died peacefully with courage, strength, love and compassion the same qualities that she embodied during her lifetime. She accepted her death with the same spirit with which she embraced her life with all its challenges and joys. Her legacy of love and generosity will live on in our hearts.
A Funeral Mass will take place Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:00am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods, CA. Burial at Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest, CA. In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
9 responses to Geraldine B. Havert
Deborah Breen Frazier says:
March 28, 2012
She lived a good and long life, independent and strong. What more can be said except her family will miss her.
Debbie Frazier
Patti Pike says:
March 28, 2012
She was a lovely and gracious woman and remarkably kind. Our prayers and thoughts are with Gerry’s family. May she rest in peace. Patti (Rooney) Pike and Bob Pike
Sandra M. Hunt says:
March 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Gerry’s wonderful family. She was such a lovely lady and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were so fortunate to have her in their lives. Sandra and Dwight Hunt
Victoria Petrillo says:
March 28, 2012
Such a lovely woman, my thoughts and prayers are with her children and grandchildren at this sad time. Vickie Breen Petrillo
Sheila St. James says:
March 29, 2012
My Aunt Gerry had a heart of Gold,, she was such a caring, loving and sweet lady,, so sorry about your loss of such a wonderful Mom. My prayers for comfort are with all of you. With Love, Gary, Sheila St. James and family- ( Ray & Bernice’s 3rd daughter )
Webster, New York