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Beverly Parris Obituary
October 21, 1954 - January 13, 2026
Torrington - Beverly Ann Hanken Parris, 71, of Torrington,
wife of the late Wallace W. Parris, passed away on January 13, 2026. Born in Winsted, she was the daughter of the late John, Sr. and Caroline (Nelson) Hanken.
Beverly grew up in Barkhamsted and raised her family in Winsted. She enjoyed her cats, walking, music, knitting and most of all her grandchildren.
Beverly is survived by her son Jerry A. Parris and his wife Jessica of New Hartford; three grandchildren, Cody, Kaylee and Eli Parris and two siblings, Dennis Hanken and Donna Hanken.
Along with her husband and parents, Beverly was predeceased by three siblings, Jay Hanken, John, Hanken III and Diane Hanken.
A graveside service will be private and at the convenience of the family. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneral- service.com.
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David Gallup
January 21, 2026
I grew up on Washington Hill and the Hanken family were our neighbors. Beverly, John and both sets of twins. May Jerry and his family know that the Hankens were an important piece of the towns history
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