Beatrice Ruth Spiro

Beatrice Ruth (Poverman) Spiro was the most positive person our family has ever known. Her warmth was unmistakable, and she had a rare gift for making everyone feel welcome.

Beatrice lived a long and meaningful life and passed away at the age of 98 on January 27 th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Peabody, Massachusetts, and grew up in Revere. After marrying, she and her husband Marc began their life together in Roxbury before settling in Randolph, where they raised their family and built lasting roots. She was deeply involved in her community, active in the Sisterhood at Temple Beth Am and as a past Matron of the local Eastern Star chapter.

Beatrice was a devoted mother of five and the beloved wife of the late Marc Spiro, a Holocaust survivor. She is survived by her children: Cindy Lurie and her late husband Douglas Lurie; Caren Spiro; Audrey Hoffman and her husband Harvey Hoffman; Glenn Spiro; and Lisa Ciampolillo and her husband Timm Ciampolillo.

She was a cherished grandmother to Devra and Zac Dutton; David and Cody Lurie-Perret; Robert and Danielle Lurie; Rochelle and David Santos; Janell and Jonathan Swift; Garrett and Jessi Hoffman; Kimberly and Scott Cotreau; Marc Ciampolillo; and Michael Ciampolillo.

Beatrice was also the proud great-grandmother of Sylvie and Cora Dutton; Phoebe and Louise Lurie; Desmond and Phoenix Santos; Lyla and Emma Swift; Rylee and Sophie Hoffman; and Collette Cotreau.

She is also survived by her dear friend, Kelly O'Neill.

Beatrice was the daughter of the late Morris Poverman and Charlotte Poverman of Revere, the stepdaughter of the late Lena Poverman, and the sister of the late Frank Poverman and his wife Flo Poverman, and the late Toby Dick and her husband George Dick.

Beatrice found joy and fulfillment in the simple, meaningful parts of life-gardening, sewing, knitting, reading, crossword puzzles, playing Mah Jongg, listening to classical music or talk radio, and all with the Hallmark Channel playing in the background. Family was always at the center of her world. Her home was the place everyone gravitated toward, a constant source of warmth, connection, and belonging. She believed deeply in staying close and in the bonds of family. Through her steady presence and gentle wisdom, she taught her family how to love, forgive, and remain connected. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, at B'nai Tikvah South Shore Jewish Congregation, 1301 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Peabody. Shiva will be held at the home of Cindy Lurie on: Saturday, 6:00–9:00 p.m. Monday, 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beatrice's memory to Hebrew Senior Life or B'nai Tikvah.