Beverly Ann McPhail

Beverly Ann McPhail obituary, Brunswick, ME

Beverly Ann McPhail

Beverly McPhail Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Demers-Desmond Funeral Home - Brunswick on May 4, 2023.
Topsham - Beverly Ann McPhail (Bev) age 70 of Topsham ME passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday May 3rd after a battle with lung cancer.
Beverly was born on August 31, 1952 in Calais ME to Lewis and Millicent (Dicenzo) McPhail. She grew up in Perry ME where she had many happy memories riding her horse to Eastport. She cherished all her dads wisdom talks and shopping with her mom. She graduated from Shead High School in Eastport ME and was honored to receive best dressed.
Beverly attended a Bowdoin College summer program that brought her to Brunswick ME. She went on to have one son. She loved dancing and that's how she met the love of her life of 48 years Lawrence (Larry) Rivers. Together they had three daughters. She pursued her career in Real Estate and was employed at ERA for 23 years. She attended many college courses all throughout her life. She had a love for art and history. Her love and charismatic nature for helping people brought her to the Tedford Shelter to pursue her true passion as a social worker for 14 years.
Beverly was a devoted mother, grandmother and loving partner. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. She loved car rides and feeding the deer and wildlife with her love Larry. She really treasured all memories made with her kids and grandkids. She loved the holidays and bringing the magic of Christmas.
Beverly is predeceased by her parents Lewis and Millicent (Dicenzo) McPhail. Sisters, Betty Moore and Ruby Stabrowski.
She is survived and loved dearly by her partner Lawrence (Larry) Rivers; son Jason McPhail; three daughters, Chasity McPhail, Krista McPhail, and Kristen McPhail; brother, Lewis McPhail; 7 grandchildren and I great grandchild; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00pm at Demers-Desmond Funeral Home, 34 Cushing St, Brunswick. A Funeral Serivce will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home at 10:00am with burial to follow to Riverside Cemetery, Brunswick.
Thank you to hospice for all you compassion and support.
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