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Beverly Mary Deschenes
February 28, 1936 - September 17, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Deschenes, Beverly Mary passed away peacefully at Dartmouth General Hospital on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at the wonderful age of 80 years old surrounded by her loving family.<br>Beverly was born in 1936 in Hope River, PEI. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Dora Martin of Dartmouth. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Rollie; son Paul (Carmella), Windsor Junction; daughters, Juanita (John) of Miramichi, NB, Karen (Brad) of Bear River, NS, Susan (Dan) of Calgary, AB; sister Gail; brother Joe (Joan); 12 wonderful grandchildren, Jennifer, Pamela, Robert, Dustin, Karly, Devan, Katrina, Kyle, Adam, Katie, Jeff & Leanne; six very special great-grandchildren, Tyler, Morgan, Maddie, Ben, Annie, Aiden; sisters in-law Mary Sollows and Vanessa Martin.<br>Besides her parents, Beverly was pre-deceased by her brothers Ellsworth “Marty” and Charles; sister Josephine; nephews Michael and Brad; brothers-in-law George, Roger; and mother-in-law Tony.<br>Beverly faithfully attended St. Thomas More Church in Dartmouth for 40 years. She worked at Eaton’s Department Store both in Halifax and Dartmouth. She enjoyed bingo, knitting, curling, and the occasional visit to the casino… but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was always so proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.<br>Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Thursday Sept. 22nd at St. Thomas More Parish, Hooper Room from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Father Toochukwu Okafor will be officiating the funeral Mass at St. Thomas More Parish, 15 Caledonia Rd, Dartmouth on Friday Sept. 23rd at 11:00 am. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens.<br>In Beverly’s memory, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of NS or the Canadian Cancer Society.<br>The family would like to thank the staff of 4West, Dartmouth General and all of the family and friends who have supported us during this time.<br>Online condolences may be made by visiting www.coleharbourfuneral.com<br><br></div>