Shawn M. Bergeron, 49, social worker ran counseling service
March 7, 2024
Shawn Michael Bergeron of Murrells Inlet died March 2. He was 49.
He was born Jan. 20, 1975, in Portsmouth, N.H., the son of Richard and Cathy A. Bergeron. He grew up in Exeter, N.H., graduating from Exeter High School in 1993. He then graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., in 1997 with a degree in psychology. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, in 2003 and his independent social worker-clinical practice designation in 2010.
Mr. Bergeron loved being a social worker, first working with children and adolescents in a residential facility in Hampton, N.H. Once he earned his MSW, he worked with teens in a treatment program until 2004, when he relocated to Murrells Inlet.
Mr. Bergeron opened Bergeron Counseling Services in 2011. After he closed it he worked at the VA Hospital in the clinical department. He also served as the counselor of the Grand Strand Chapter of fairwaysforwarriors.org, an organization that helps combat veterans.
He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and was an avid volunteer. He loved helping to coach his daughters’ soccer and basketball teams.
After watching the girls’ karate classes, he worked hard and earned his black belt in 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Eryn; his daughters, Emma and Addyson; his brother, Christopher and his wife, Tia, of Pawleys Island; his niece, Kim, and nephew, Tyle; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held at 6 p.m. today at Burroughs Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will take place at noon on Friday at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church.
Memorials can be made to his children’s education funds at Future Scholar 529, Peabody Wealth Advisors 150A Andover St., Suite 10A Danvers, MA 01923.
