Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Beardsley

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Mary Beardsley Obituary

BEARDSLEY, Mary Elizabeth "Liz" (Mandeville) Was the wife of Earl A. Beardsley, South Dennis, MA, whom she married on Aug. 16, 1958. They met at the Phillips Brooks Club, Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston, MA. Mrs. Beardsley's breast cancer had spread after having been stabilized for many years. Mrs. Beardsley was born and raised in Providence, RI. She was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of 1949, and then of New England College, Portland, ME. Before moving to South Dennis, MA, in 1994, Mary Elizabeth (Liz) and her husband were residents of Foxboro, MA, for 34 years, where she was employed by the Foxboro Company in various secretarial positions. Starting her own "Cruise Travel" agency in 1990, while still a resident of Foxboro, Mrs. Beardsley continued her business on Cape Cod well into 2008. She was fortunate to have traveled to over 60 countries throughout the world. Many of her clients became close friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Christ Church, Episcopal, 671, Rt-28, Harwich Port, MA, at 12 Noon Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall hosted by the Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church. The burial, following the reception, will held at the South Dennis Congregational Cemetery, 729 Route 134, So. Dennis, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Liz may be made to WILD CARE, Inc. 10 Smith Lane, Eastham, MA 02642-6671, a non-profit organization that rescues, clinically treats and rehabilitates injured, orphaned and sick wildlife.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Beardsley

9 Entries

Pamela Russell

October 23, 2008

Dearest Earl, I am so sorry to learn of Liz's passing. She was a delight to have as a neighbor while I was growing up as a kid on the Cape.. Visits with her and you were always a highlight. You both will be in my prayers.

Barbara Cook (Hay)

October 23, 2008

Hi Earl. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of you and Liz (and Ginger & Linus). Every 4th of July, I think of the neighborhood cookouts we would have back on Alexander Road. Those were fun times! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rob Partridge

October 21, 2008

Earl, Sorry to hear of Liz's passing. Many of my memories growing up on Alexander Rd include you and Liz. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie Shea

October 20, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Debbie Shea

Brad Partridge

October 19, 2008

Earl, I am sorry to hear liz has passed away. I will remember her through the great times we had in Foxboro. We had some great 4th of July parties. You were both great neighbors. I am glad she was able to make over to my house a couple of years ago for my parents 50th anniversary party. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.

Dale and Poldi Pfeifenberger

October 19, 2008

Dear Tommy,
Although we haven't spoken in many years I've thought how wonderful it would be to see you all again. I still remember Liz as such a beautiful young woman. How times flies. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Ruth Ann Mahaffey has summed up in beautiful words Liz's wonderful life and one she will keep going. We will all be together again someday. She is at peace and the hardest part is for all of the rest of us to accept this. I'm sure you will have many, many photos and fond memories to keep her spirit alive. May you find healing with these memories.

Lots of love from the Vermont family. Dale, Poldi, Gerald, PJ, Melanie, Leo V and Betty Hardy.

God Bless you and your family.

Steven Harvey

October 19, 2008

Liz and you, and Cheryl and I had so much in common...no kids, love of Cape Cod, love of animals. We always looked forward to our get-togethers. Cheryl and I loved Liz, and share your grief and sorrow. I just know she and my mom are together and at peace now.
Your cousin, Steve

J S

October 19, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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