Beverly J. Blair

Beverly J. (Dunshee) Blair, 81, of Bristol passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. Beverly was born in Michigan in 1945. Beverly was the daughter of her beloved mother and father, the late Clyde and Betty Jane (LaBelle) Dunshee. Beverly was the wife of her beloved husband, the late Terry E. Blair, the Love of her life. Beverly was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend who loved life and was so very proud of her family and friends. Family was so important to Beverly and she was so very loved by everyone. Beverly took so much pride through so many years working in the jewelry business, both as a manager and gemologist working for many different companies, most recently DBK Jewelers where she worked for a very dear and loving friend, retiring from there years ago. Beverly took so much joy in meeting with her close friends every week playing cards and also playing Mahjong. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering love touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her kindness knew no bounds. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and offer comforting words to those in need. Beverly's smile could light up a room and her laughter was contagious. Her spirit will continue to shine bright in the hearts of all who loved her. Beverly would never say no to a night out celebrating or just partying it up with family and friends. Beverly's pride and joy and the love of all her life was her husband Terry and her two boys, Mark and Terry Jr., as well as so much happiness, joy, and love with her puppies, Molly, Brady and little Riley over the years. Beverly will be deeply missed by everyone and will be remembered for all the happiness, love and joy she brought into all of our lives.

Beverly leaves behind her sons, Terry and his wife Peggy Blair and Mark Blair. Her grandchildren Ashley, Jeffrey, Amy, Timothy (Andrea), Joey and Jeremy. She also leaves her great grandchildren Jameson, Grayson and Elijah. She also leaves her sister Beatrice, her niece Elizabeth, and her nephew Seth. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her siblings Brad and Barbara.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday, March 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. A Funeral Service will directly follow at Newington Memorial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private at the family's convenience. To share a memory with her family please visit us at www.duksa.net.