Beverly Ann Litchfield, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend departed this earth Sept. 27, 2018, to be reunited with her husband, Bernard.
Beverly was born Oct. 6, 1942, in Canaan, Connecticut, to Ruth Crine Stevens and William C. Stevens. The middle child of three, Beverly spent her whole life as a Southfield resident, where she enjoyed a childhood with many friends and great memories. As a child and young woman, she loved the simple life filled with games of tag and baseball, and time spent with her horses. Beverly was an adventurous girl and longed to take her place in adulthood. After completing her junior year at Mount Everett Regional High School, she married the love of her life, Bernard D. Litchfield Jr., May 16, 1959. It wasn’t long after that their first of five children arrived, as did the trials of adult life. Beverly was a loving mother to her children and a devoted partner to her husband. Not only did she enjoy her role as a homemaker, but she was also employed for many years in the health care field, working at several nursing homes where she helped to transition those residents.
Beverly also served as past president of the New Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the American Cancer Society, Fairview Hospital’s auxiliary and a regular at all Red Cross blood drives. Beverly was a devoted wife to her husband, Bernard, and enjoyed their many vacations to Florida as well as the occasional cruise. She would always find time for her children and their varied activities while always making sure they gathered for family time over one of her delicious meals.
Beverly leaves behind a brother, Robert, and wife Rita; a sister-in-law, Betty Shepard; and sons Daniel and wife Becky, William and wife Cathie and Robert. She also leaves behind a daughter, Maureen, and husband Joe; grandchildren Crystal, John, Hannah, Danielle, Abigail and Daniel; great-grandchildren Amber, Jeff, Renee, Lilly, Aleeah and Caliana; and many dear friends. Beverly was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; parents Ruth and William; daughter Marilyn; and sister Marilyn. Beverly will be missed by all of those who loved her and remembered for her sense of humor and generosity.
There will be calling hours Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME. A celebration of Beverly’s life will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Southfield Church with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Marlborough Volunteer First Responders in care of FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to the family, go to www.finnertyandstevens.com.
