Jacqueline Berthet Obituary

Jacqueline Berthet "Linette" CHARLESTON - Jacqueline "Linette" Berthet, 80, of Charleston died peacefully at her home on Saturday. Linette was born on October 22, 1929, in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Ernest and Hilda (Sinnott) Van Peborgh. She had lived the last thirty years of her life in Charleston. Prior to living in Charleston, she had lived in Boston, France and Argentina. In 1953 she married Philippe Berthet. Philippe preceded her in death in the summer of 2009. Linette enjoyed painting and sketching throughout her life. Her many interests included needlepoint, traveling, reading, and being an epicurean. Linette shared her many talents as a member of the board of The Gibbes Museum of Art. Linette is described by her family and friends as strong, wise and courageous. Her creativity inspired many as did her insightful words and positive attitude. She was tireless in her quest for self-awareness and spirituality. She is survived by her four children; Jean Philippe and Veronique Berthet, Caroline and Francisco Davila, Jacqueline Berthet and Brad Bellows, Alexandra and David Fox, grandchildren, Natalia, Francisca, Carolina, Sylvia, Ellora, Claire, Julia, Alison, Emma, Isabelle, Charlie, and one great-grandson, Cole. Visitation for Mrs. Berthet will take place on Tuesday, January 5, at her home (3 Motley Lane, Charleston, SC 29401) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A Catholic prayer vigil will follow at 8:00 p.m. A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, January 6, at St. Mary's Catholic Church (89 Hazel Street, Charleston SC 29401) at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow services. Online memorials may be made at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements are by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths