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Beverly Locke Obituary

Beverly Alice Locke 1955 - 2008 DALTON Beverly Alice Locke, 53, of 95 East Main Road Peru passed away Thursday Nov. 6, at Berkshire Medical Center after a long illness. Born July 26, 1955, in Weymouth, daughter of A. Fredrick Hall and the late Patricia Boyden Hall. She graduated from Taconic High School in 1973. Married to the late Ellis A. Sumy who died in 1987 and the late Earle L. Locke who died in 1997. Primarily a homemaker and loving mother to her six children, Erika Locke Voltoline, and her husband, Joseph, of Pittsfield, Stephanie Sumy of Peru, Abriana R. Locke of Peru, Michael J. Locke of Pittsfield, Nathan Sumy, and his wife, Breanna of Clarksburg, Jacob E. Locke of Peru, her grandchildren Helen, Laura and James, her father A. Fredrick Hall Zephyrhills, Fla., her mother-in-law Thelma Locke of Stephentown N.Y., her sisters Nancy Powers of Presque Isle, Maine, Marianne Hoag of Peru, and Jennifer Nigg of Merriack, N.H. Her Best friend Kim Larko of Cambridge, and her furry companions MacDougal, Nedley and Kadie, her very special niece Laura Harris and many other nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service will be held Saturday Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, Main St Dalton MA. There will also be a gathering in her memory at the Hinsdale Home Club on Saturday Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. Following cremation burial will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to Berkshire Humane Society 214 Barker Rd Pittsfield MA 01201. The BARTLETT WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME 525 MAIN ST. will be in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Nov. 7, 2008.

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Abriana Locke

August 26, 2019

Mom,

I miss you. I love you. Please keep watching over me. Youll never leave my heart. ❤

Abriana Locke

July 31, 2013

Miss you

Abriana Locke

July 31, 2013

Mom I miss you so much. Happy belated birthday <3

Linda Williams

August 10, 2012

Bev wanted to tell you that you have raised the best daughter im the world and who loves you very much. Rest in peace.

Abriana Locke

August 9, 2012

Mom i love you so much, words cant describe how much how you mean to me. you will live in me forever. please say hello to dad and grandma hall and grandpa locke for me. i love you all so much. I miss you so much mommmy.

Becky Scott

November 8, 2008

My deepest most sincere sympathy go out to all of Bev's family. I feel blessed that I have been part of that extended family for all these years and will truly miss her too!!

Kolene Mansdoerfer

November 8, 2008

We all wish for "one more day" and I have to say I am grateful to of shared just that with you and your family at the hospital, Erika. I cherish our friendship and am honored to of had such a chance to get to know Bev. Best to you and Joe and all of your family. You're individual strengths will truely shine and help one another through this.

Sandra Pugh-DelosSantos

November 8, 2008

Nate and Marianne and Family,
I want to send you by sympathy and prayers. Sorry for your loss. Bev was a nice lady and I know she will be greatly missed.
I use to see her at the Dalton General Store and Dalton Video when it was open. God bless you all.

Keith Harrison

November 7, 2008

As someone who loved life and everyone she knew she will be missed. To the family, and all who were impacted by her life, I am very sorry for your loss.

Paula Harrison

November 7, 2008

Nate and family, So sorry for the loss of Beverly.

The Harrisons

Robin Dewkett

November 7, 2008

Nathan and all of Beverly's family, you have my heartfelt sympathy. Bev was a good friend, and she will be missed. May you find comfort in each other.

Barbara Osborne

November 7, 2008

Bev will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. You have my deepest sympathies.

Beth VanNess

November 7, 2008

Marianne & all of Bev's Family:

Bev was a wonderful person and I am sending my deepest sympathies to you. She will be missed by many. May God watch over you during your time of sorrow.

Beth

Carolyn Sumy

November 7, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Sandra Locke, Gilmore

November 7, 2008

To all of the family of Bev, my heart goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow, I did not know your Mom very well, but she was a good person, and I was glad to know her, god bless you all, cousin Sandy Locke, Gilmore

Barbara Osborne

November 7, 2008

Bev will be missed by all who knew her. I have enjoyed her company over the past years immensely. My deepest sympathies to her family; Sisters (especially my dear friend Marianne), Dad and Children. Her memory will carry on with all of you in your hearts.

Lauren Bolio

November 7, 2008

I enjoyed Bev and her late husband Earle very much. She had a warm sense of humor and a great devotion to her family. You all have my deepest sympathy, she will be dearly missed.

Jeanne Darby

November 7, 2008

Fred ~ and all of Beverly's family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bryan and Jeanne Persson Darby

Maria Gamari

November 7, 2008

Erika and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. I think of both of you all the time.

Breanna Sumy

November 7, 2008

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
-Elizabeth Frye-

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