Gwendolyn S. (Bergland) Colbert, 93, of New Bedford passed away Thursday December 8, 2022 after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Herman J. and Marie A. "Maude" (Grovell) Bergland, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School and later attended a hairdressing academy in Boston.
Gwen was formerly employed at St. Luke's Hospital, and had also been a private housekeeper for the families of Dr. Michael Norton and Dr. Anthony Martin.
She was a member of the Martha Briggs Educational Club. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and doing the crossword puzzles in the daily newspaper.
She is survived by her son, James S. Colbert, Jr. and his wife Melissa; three sisters, Carmen Bergland, Barbara Bergland, and Phyllis Harris; two grandchildren, Jayhna Colbert and Jehrin Colbert; a great-grandson, Loukas James Colbert; and nieces and nephews.
Her visitation will be held on Thursday December 15th from 4-7 PM with a funeral service at 6:30 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.