Bertha Gravois Belanger passed away at 9:25 am on Thursday, October 24, 2019, after a long and brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband and best friend of 37 years, Dr. Kenneth James Belanger. She is also survived by her son, Michael James Belanger, daughter, Amanda “Mandy” BelangerLaCerte, and two cherished granddaughters, Ava Blair LaCerte and Margaret Lucille LaCerte.
She loved to play tennis, pickleball, Mah Jong, solve puzzles, and was a courageous volunteer for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). She loved to travel with her husband, go antiquing, and play with her granddaughters. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Francois Gravois and Alice Steib Gravois, brother, Andrew Steib Gravois, and unborn grandson, James Edgar LaCerte.
She will be missed deeply by her friends and family and will be remembered for her bravery and ability to bring everyone together. Services will be held at St. Cletus Catholic Church in Gretna, Louisiana on Saturday, November 2, 2019 beginning at 10 am with a Memorial Funeral Mass to be Celebrated at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bertha’s memory to PanCAN by calling (877) 435-8650 or visiting
www.pancan.org
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Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
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