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Beverly Graves Obituary
Beverly was born in Northfield, Ma and lived in the Berkshire/Pioneer Valley area until she and Bob moved to Lake Wales, Florida where she continued to have an energetic, busy life.
Beverly's early years were spent as a Registered Nurse in the Franklin County and Farren Memorial Hospitals and later as a school nurse in Turners Falls and Northfield, MA. Beverly and Bob were later owners of Schaff Opticians with stores located throughout New England where she was a Board Certified Optician, Hearing Aid Specialist and Contact Lens Technician. Upon moving to Florida, Beverly continued working in the Optical Field and then later as a school crossing guard in the Lake Wales school system. She loved working with the children and they loved seeing "Miss Bev".
Her joys included her phenomenal hand knitted sweaters, mittens and socks, as well as her joy in making quilts and tatting doilies, coveted as gifts over the holidays. What made them so special was the love she knit in everything she made that keeps us warm and loved.
Beverly's passion was her family including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Brooke, Damien, Nevaeh, Aariyah, Christopher, Allyson, Evelyn, Hilary, Eben, Nola, Taylor, and her beloved Shih Tzu Barnie..
A memorial service will be held at a later date and time.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Graves
Fred and Lucy Budarz
August 6, 2024
Five years have passed by but she is always remembered as a dear friend.
Fred and Lucy
August 6, 2021
Hard to believe 2 years have gone by since Bev has left us. Always in our good thoughts and menories.
Bev and Al Weston
August 30, 2019
Bob, Dianna, Donna & Peter
I miss my friend of 60 years so much and think of her every day. Our thoughts are with you all and know that we are here for you.
Kevin Bonnette
August 27, 2019
So very sorry for your loss.
August 14, 2019
Bev was a great friend during our years at Greenfield HS and beyond.Her friends were many, and her personality sparkled.
Our sympathies are with Bob and the Graves family in this difficult time.
Dick & Jeanne Campbell - York, Maine
Gary Strysko
August 14, 2019
Dianna, Donna and Peter. Your mother was a great woman. I have so many memories of her and all of you from when you lived on the corner of Dunton st and the camp two from us at Laurel Lake . May she rest in peace and may your memories of her comfort you
Donna Giard
August 14, 2019
Peter
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and you're family
Donna
Natalie Hawkins..Sheehan
August 13, 2019
What a great loss . Bev was one of my dearest friends in high school.
She was my matron of honor at my wedding
My condolences to the children and grandchildren. Natalie Hawkins Sheehan
Sylvia Gexler
August 13, 2019
I am so sorry for you and kids on your loss.I remember Bev as such a happy, easy-going lovely person.Always smiling.Her absence may be difficult but remember all the fun and special times you two shared.It does help Love Syl
August 13, 2019
Diana, Donna, and Peter...my condolences on the loss of your Mom.
A blast from the past--Kathy Holmes
August 13, 2019
I remember Mrs Graves as our school nurse, very nice and caring. My condolences to you Donna and all your family. Judy and Scott
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