Hugh “Pat” Berglund

BENTON – Hugh “Pat” Berglund, 84, cherished as a husband, father, and friend, passed away on August 29, 2025. Known for his easy smile and infectious laughter, Pat had a special gift for making everyone around him feel at ease, transforming everyday moments into lasting memories.

Born to Harold Algot Berglund and Josephine Quinn Berglund on Dec. 28, 1940, Pat spent his childhood with his brother Clip, moving frequently along the East Coast. He attended a total of 13 schools before graduating from Waterville High School in 1959, shaping a youth marked by resilience and adaptability.

Pat served his country with distinction in the U.S. Air Force for four years, a commitment that mirrored the determination and discipline he displayed throughout his life.

He married Joyce Beaulieu in 1960 and together they raised four children. In 1994, Pat married Ruth Flewelling, beginning a new chapter filled with love, friendship, and shared experiences. Their blended family grew to include six children, eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom benefited from Pat’s unwavering support and affection.

A hardworking and dedicated man, Pat spent 30 years at Keyes Fibre, later known as Huhtamaki, until a major downsizing led him to transition to SAPPI paper mill, where he worked until his retirement.

A talented and enthusiastic athlete, Pat excelled in basketball, softball, and bowling, but his greatest passion was golf – a sport he continued to enjoy until just 10 days before his passing. Whether on the court or the green, his love for the game was matched only by the friendships he forged along the way.

Over the years Pat donated over 13 gallons of blood to the Red Cross, sometimes giving double units. As he would put it “paving his way to heaven”.

Pat will be remembered above all for his warmth, humor, and steadfast support for his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Ruthie, brother Clip; sons Chip (Andra) and Shawn (Wendy) Berglund, daughter Laura (Jason) Rowe, stepchildren Rusty (Cheryl) Flewelling and Dori Nadeau; as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; son Eric; and great-grandson Brandon.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at the Waterville Elks Club on Sept. 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Pat will be deeply missed but never forgotten, his legacy living on in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know him.

Please visit Pat’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/pat-berglund where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

The family requests that, In lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of your choice or a unit of blood be given in Pat’s honor.

Alternatively, consider visiting a friend who is sick or facing dementia in

Pat’s memory