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Robert L. Mongeon, 89

CHESHIRE, Mass. — Mr. Robert Leon Mongeon of Cheshire, Mass., died Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center.

He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., on November 30, 1928, son of Leonard Mongeon and Elena (Martell) Mongeon. He moved to Winooski, Vt., at the age of 2 and attended schools in Winooski.  He moved to North Adams, Mass., at the age of 14 and attended the Notre Dame Parochial School.

Robert was first employed at the former Gaevert Film Company in Williamstown and then joined the General Electric Co. in Pittsfield, Mass., where he was employed for 42 years, first in the Transformer Division and later in the Ordnance Division where he retired in 1989. He was a former Union Steward for the Local 254 Production Union while at General Electric. He belonged to the GE Pensioners and the GE Quarter Century Club.

He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Cheshire. He enjoyed hiking and camping, walking and bicycling, carpentry and dancing. Mr. Mongeon was also very active in the Cheshire Little League, acting as a coach for 11 years. He was also involved in "Band-Aids" for Hoosac Valley High School Band, where he was a chaperone for their trips. He was also a member of the Cheshire Stompers Square Dance Club.

Survivors include his wife, the former Jane K. (Lee) Mongeon, whom he married August 7, 1948 in the Notre Dame Church in North Adams; three sons, David A. Mongeon and his wife, Nancy, Michael R. Mongeon, and Timothy R. Mongeon and his wife, Patricia; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Mongeon, Sarah King and husband Leon, Thomas Mongeon and wife Melissa, and Allison Ragsdale; nine great-grandchildren, Michael, Kaitlyn, Quinn, Meghan, Zachary, Hunter, Daphne, Jenna and Gabe; one sister, Claire Vigiliano of North Adams; a brother, Richard Mongeon of New York; and nieces and nephews.

Robert was predeceased by a son, Robert Mongeon, who died in 1952; a sister, Rita Clifford; and a daughter-in-law, Marcia Mongeon

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Robert Mongeon will be celebrated Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main St., North Adams, Mass. Burial will follow in the Southview Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested for AYJ Fund, 201 Eagle St., North Adams, MA 01247.


Obituary Provided By: Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals

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Mike and Tom and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
from: Cal Rowlandon: 10-29-2018

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