Jeffrey “Jeff” Bertrand, age 63 years, of Readington Township, NJ, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Summit, NJ, July 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Harold and Josephine Crawford Bertrand. Raised in Gillette, NJ Jeff moved toContinue Reading
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Jeffrey “Jeff” Bertrand, age 63 years, of Readington Township, NJ, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Summit, NJ, July 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Harold and Josephine Crawford Bertrand. Raised in Gillette, NJ Jeff moved to Readington Township in 2000.
A truck driver for many years working still for the Wurth Baer Supply Company, Edison, NJ, Jeff loved the open road and was a diligent and conscientious worker. With the many miles he traveled, Jeff was a literal road map of New Jersey, and could get anyone to a location from anywhere in the state. He was better than an Atlas and people were always amazed at his recall ability.
Persistent, compassionate, helpful, strong-willed, and positive are just a few of the descriptors of this loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. The life of any social gathering or party, Jeff simply enjoyed being around others.
A guitar player, making music was an essential part of Jeff’s world. He knew there was a note and cord, as well as a lyric, for all of the facets one experiences during life and he enjoyed helping others find contentment through music.
In addition to music, anything with wheels and a motor would get Jeff’s attention. He loved classic cars and Nascar, with him being Dale Earnhardt, Sr.’s biggest fan, as well as loving to watch Sunday races at home. Dirt bikes and Motor Cross were also a favorite pastime. The need for speed was not just confined to the track, as Jeff also loved to water ski, on one ski, not two.
He was known among family and friends as, “Mr. Fix It” due to the fact that he loved working with his hands and always had a project to keep him busy.
An anonymous author once wrote, “It is not a race, it’s a journey. Enjoy the moment.” Jeff cherished every moment with family, friends, and strangers alike, and though his life was ended too soon by societal standards, he enjoyed each moment to the fullest and we should all aspire to do the same.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David and Ed Bertrand.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Robyn Hill Bertrand; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kyle Bertrand, Gavin and Tabitha Bertrand; two brothers, Harold and Ken Bertrand; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jan and Peter Pletcher and Marilyn and Jay Madsen; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
Jeff will lie in repose from 5:00-7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.
A life celebration service officiated by Certified Celebrant D. J. Wright, will follow the gathering and begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Realizing that many people will be unable to attend due to the current pandemic restrictions, the service will be live-streamed with the following link being active starting at 7:15 p.m. the night of the service; click HERE to watch the funeral service live.
Graveside services and interment will take place privately on Saturday at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Kindly remember that given the current state of the pandemic, masks must be worn at all times on funeral home grounds, and social distancing must be maintained. Please also note that due to restrictions of the number of people allowed in the funeral home, you are asked to be mindful of your time spent inside to ensure that others will also have time to pay their respects and greet the family; please follow the instructions of the Wright & Ford Care Team Family Ambassadors upon arrival on Friday evening.
You are encouraged to visit Jeff’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Jeff are asked to make a donation in his honor and memory to the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation, 9100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 or online by clicking HERE. Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated by the family.
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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”
Heather R Smith
left a message on June 7, 2021:
Robyn & Family, I want to extend my deepest condolences, I had just found out about Jeff's Passing and wanted to extend a passage, Psalm 23:
The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
My hope for you and the family is peace,Light and Love may it Surround you and always.
FRANK CANGIALOSI
left a message on February 7, 2021:
Dear Family,
Jeff and I were co-workers at WurthBaer Supply for many years. He was a really great guy and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.
Frank
Robin Roche
left a message on February 6, 2021:
Dear Robyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You are in our thoughts.
Robin and Kevin Roche
Robert Sudall
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Jeff in the go cart.
Robert Sudall
left a message on February 5, 2021:
We will all miss Jeff so much. He was a great friend all these years. He would come over my house and play with me, my brother Brian Sudall and Greg Healey to ride the go cart when they were 12 yrs old. Thank you Jeff for the many good memories. He was always in style.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jim Cogan
left a message on February 5, 2021:
My condolences to the Bertrand family. I heard of Jeff's passing away from text from Kevin Baker. Many memories have come flooding back since I got this sad news. I will have to check with Baker but I seem to remember us three out riding our Triumps together and also Jeff letting me ride his KTM in the woods. I dumped that bike all day!
We were jamming in Greg Healey's basement a few years back and boy did Jeff improve into great guitar player. Jeff had positive outlook on life and that is how I will always think of him. Cog
Steven and Mary Kuitems
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Dear Robyn, Kyle, and Gavin,
We pray that you would find strength, peace and comfort in and through the Lord Jesus Christ at this time of loss and sorrow.
Our prayers are with you all at this time.
??
The John Csekitz family
left a message on February 5, 2021:
We love and are thinking about you and your family.
Love John, Jill, Diane, Kim, Erin, Zach and all the pets.
Michael J Mizeski
left a message on February 5, 2021:
You cant think of Jeff without thinking of his fun nature and smile. He was a good friend to many and will be missed. Deep condolences to his family.
Frank and Trish Riccardi
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Your beautiful spirit for life will live on through eternity. You will never be forgotten..May God rest your soul..
Blessings...
Frank and Trish
Cathy Pagano
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Where do we begin? Peter and Jeff have been friends since they were kids. I personally met you over 40 years ago. Since then we all have become best friends. Our kids have grown up together, we have gone on most of our vacations together. If we couldn't see you every week, we would facetime you guys either Friday night or Saturdays. You guys have been there for my son's wedding, my grandchildren's birthdays. Everything in our lives. Robyn, Kyle and Gavin, you are stuck with us and we will be there for you guys for everything. Jeff, we got you covered. I will miss you so much and our own personal conversations. I will miss your face, your laugh and the fun times that we are going to miss with you in the future. Love you, Jeff. You made our lives fun and important!
Ross family , so very sorry ,
left a message on February 5, 2021:
So sad HE was so young ,
Ross family , so very sorry ,
left a message on February 5, 2021:
So sad HE was so young ,
Ross family , so very sorry ,
left a message on February 5, 2021:
So sad HE was so young ,
Bob and Dawn Pollock
left a message on February 5, 2021:
....it is with a heavy ❤..I write this message. Bob and Jeff have been friends forever. Fabricators was where I met Jeff - crazy light hearted Jeff. Bob has great respect for Jeff and Robyn, for holding on for so long. I have always known Jeff with you. We were around when the boys were so young. Grown men now. We are so sad, truly heart broken ? to see Jeff leave. Love to all of you. #peace,#truefrienship, #laughter
Sharon Bennett
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Robyn my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeff was a great coworker. A true asset to our company. I could always hear him smiling thru the phone.
I have and will continue to miss talking with him. God bless.
Gabe Horvath
left a message on February 5, 2021:
I am very sorry for your loss
Jeff was a very dependable guy and I known him for about 15 years
He will be greatly missed by our company and I
Madsen Family
left a message on February 5, 2021:
More than our bonded love as a family, we shared a friendship. We shared in the many activities he loved. His upbeat enthusiastic love for life built an abundance of memories forever. We pray for God's comforting embrace to soothe your pain. Here for you always, to help anyway we can.
Tracy Weinberg
left a message on February 4, 2021:
My most sincere condolences to you and your family
Betty Grossweiler
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Dear Robyn, Kyle and Gavin,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jeff was one of the nicest guys that I ever met. He was always pleasant and always had a smile on his face. He'll be greatly missed.
Love, Betty
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Colleen Farber
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Dear Robyn, Gavin, and Kyle,
We were so sad to hear the news about Jeff. We didn't know him very well but got to know him from his wonderful wife and kids which reflect what a great person Jeff was. Please know we are here if you need anything. God bless you all. Love, The Farber's
Suzie Pozgay
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Sympathy and love to you and the boys.
Judy Kenny
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Heartbroken over losing Jeff. I will always remember his smile, which he always had. Jeff was so much fun to be around and he made me feel so welcomed wherever I saw him. Prayers for strength and healing to you Robyn and your family.
Paula Ross
left a message on February 1, 2021:
Robyn,
I'll miss Jeff's loving heart, wonderful spirit and mischievous smile. I'm so blessed to have grown up sharing our friendship. Every time I saw Jeff it was like we were kids again. I'm glad to have gotten to know you and I hope you and the boys can find peace and closure.
Diana & Kurt Dorste
left a message on January 31, 2021:
Robin, Kyle & Gavin, I am SO saddened to just have heard of Jeff’s passing. My heart is heavy and my eyes are flowing tears of sadness for all of you.. I have so many memories of his laughing smiling self- I can’t believe he’s gone.
I am asking God to wrap you each in a blanket of love that will help you navigate this hard and difficult time in your lives.
I doubt there is anything I can do to make this better or easier, but if you just want someone to listen, I’m here for you!!
God bless you!
left a message:
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Heather R Smith
left a message on June 7, 2021:
Robyn & Family, I want to extend my deepest condolences, I had just found out about Jeff's Passing and wanted to extend a passage, Psalm 23:
The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
My hope for you and the family is peace,Light and Love may it Surround you and always.
FRANK CANGIALOSI
left a message on February 7, 2021:
Dear Family,
Jeff and I were co-workers at WurthBaer Supply for many years. He was a really great guy and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.
Frank
Robin Roche
left a message on February 6, 2021:
Dear Robyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You are in our thoughts.
Robin and Kevin Roche
Robert Sudall
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Jeff in the go cart.
Robert Sudall
left a message on February 5, 2021:
We will all miss Jeff so much. He was a great friend all these years. He would come over my house and play with me, my brother Brian Sudall and Greg Healey to ride the go cart when they were 12 yrs old. Thank you Jeff for the many good memories. He was always in style.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jim Cogan
left a message on February 5, 2021:
My condolences to the Bertrand family. I heard of Jeff's passing away from text from Kevin Baker. Many memories have come flooding back since I got this sad news. I will have to check with Baker but I seem to remember us three out riding our Triumps together and also Jeff letting me ride his KTM in the woods. I dumped that bike all day!
We were jamming in Greg Healey's basement a few years back and boy did Jeff improve into great guitar player. Jeff had positive outlook on life and that is how I will always think of him. Cog
Steven and Mary Kuitems
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Dear Robyn, Kyle, and Gavin,
We pray that you would find strength, peace and comfort in and through the Lord Jesus Christ at this time of loss and sorrow.
Our prayers are with you all at this time.
??
The John Csekitz family
left a message on February 5, 2021:
We love and are thinking about you and your family.
Love John, Jill, Diane, Kim, Erin, Zach and all the pets.
Michael J Mizeski
left a message on February 5, 2021:
You cant think of Jeff without thinking of his fun nature and smile. He was a good friend to many and will be missed. Deep condolences to his family.
Frank and Trish Riccardi
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Your beautiful spirit for life will live on through eternity. You will never be forgotten..May God rest your soul..
Blessings...
Frank and Trish
Cathy Pagano
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Where do we begin? Peter and Jeff have been friends since they were kids. I personally met you over 40 years ago. Since then we all have become best friends. Our kids have grown up together, we have gone on most of our vacations together. If we couldn't see you every week, we would facetime you guys either Friday night or Saturdays. You guys have been there for my son's wedding, my grandchildren's birthdays. Everything in our lives. Robyn, Kyle and Gavin, you are stuck with us and we will be there for you guys for everything. Jeff, we got you covered. I will miss you so much and our own personal conversations. I will miss your face, your laugh and the fun times that we are going to miss with you in the future. Love you, Jeff. You made our lives fun and important!
Ross family , so very sorry ,
left a message on February 5, 2021:
So sad HE was so young ,
Ross family , so very sorry ,
left a message on February 5, 2021:
So sad HE was so young ,
Ross family , so very sorry ,
left a message on February 5, 2021:
So sad HE was so young ,
Bob and Dawn Pollock
left a message on February 5, 2021:
....it is with a heavy ❤..I write this message. Bob and Jeff have been friends forever. Fabricators was where I met Jeff - crazy light hearted Jeff. Bob has great respect for Jeff and Robyn, for holding on for so long. I have always known Jeff with you. We were around when the boys were so young. Grown men now. We are so sad, truly heart broken ? to see Jeff leave. Love to all of you. #peace,#truefrienship, #laughter
Sharon Bennett
left a message on February 5, 2021:
Robyn my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeff was a great coworker. A true asset to our company. I could always hear him smiling thru the phone.
I have and will continue to miss talking with him. God bless.
Gabe Horvath
left a message on February 5, 2021:
I am very sorry for your loss
Jeff was a very dependable guy and I known him for about 15 years
He will be greatly missed by our company and I
Madsen Family
left a message on February 5, 2021:
More than our bonded love as a family, we shared a friendship. We shared in the many activities he loved. His upbeat enthusiastic love for life built an abundance of memories forever. We pray for God's comforting embrace to soothe your pain. Here for you always, to help anyway we can.
Tracy Weinberg
left a message on February 4, 2021:
My most sincere condolences to you and your family
Betty Grossweiler
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Dear Robyn, Kyle and Gavin,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jeff was one of the nicest guys that I ever met. He was always pleasant and always had a smile on his face. He'll be greatly missed.
Love, Betty
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Colleen Farber
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Dear Robyn, Gavin, and Kyle,
We were so sad to hear the news about Jeff. We didn't know him very well but got to know him from his wonderful wife and kids which reflect what a great person Jeff was. Please know we are here if you need anything. God bless you all. Love, The Farber's
Suzie Pozgay
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Sympathy and love to you and the boys.
Judy Kenny
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Heartbroken over losing Jeff. I will always remember his smile, which he always had. Jeff was so much fun to be around and he made me feel so welcomed wherever I saw him. Prayers for strength and healing to you Robyn and your family.
Paula Ross
left a message on February 1, 2021:
Robyn,
I'll miss Jeff's loving heart, wonderful spirit and mischievous smile. I'm so blessed to have grown up sharing our friendship. Every time I saw Jeff it was like we were kids again. I'm glad to have gotten to know you and I hope you and the boys can find peace and closure.
Diana & Kurt Dorste
left a message on January 31, 2021:
Robin, Kyle & Gavin, I am SO saddened to just have heard of Jeff’s passing. My heart is heavy and my eyes are flowing tears of sadness for all of you.. I have so many memories of his laughing smiling self- I can’t believe he’s gone.
I am asking God to wrap you each in a blanket of love that will help you navigate this hard and difficult time in your lives.
I doubt there is anything I can do to make this better or easier, but if you just want someone to listen, I’m here for you!!
God bless you!
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