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R. Mary Beckwith, 58, of Andover MA, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, following an extended illness. Mary was born October 17, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late William C. and Ruth J. Boulger.
Surviving is her former husband Dr. Clyfe G. Beckwith of Andover, MA, her sons, Benjamin C. Beckwith of Andover MA and Jakob W. Beckwith, of Burlington, VT. She is also survived by her sister Brigid C. and (Willie C.) Tackett of New Albany, Ohio. She is also survived by family in Chillicothe, OH; across the US and in Switzerland.
Mary graduated from Bishop Flaget High School class of 1985. She graduated from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, Magna Cum Laude in May 1989, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Government. She continued her studies at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA graduating in 1991 with a Master's degree in English Literature.
Mary loved books, cooking, gardening and her Bernese Mountain Dogs (Paddington, Babe, Hazel, and Graeme).
Visiting hours will be held at the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Words of celebration of Mary's life will be given at 4 PM. A reception will follow at 37 Holt Road, Andover, MA. A private grave side service will be held at a later date for family only.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable online contribution directing the gift ("Other") to Beth Israel Lahey Health, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Department of Neurology by clicking here:
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Kate & Reza Ghadimi
June 22, 2025
In memory of Ruth Mary Boulger Beckwith
The news of your demise was a shocker indeed
Do we remember or forget all the times we had with you
A family now wiser because of you
So do we think of or forgive you for leaving us
Do we blame God or angels, people or society
And shall we blame them or ourselves
For excesses of caring or not caring enough
Do we remember or forget your loss
Or all the good you did while among us
The happiness of your existence or the sadness of your loss
We'll remember it all as we go on with our lives
Still, we know that you sit with the angels in heaven
Yet will look down upon us
And your spirit will guide us always.
Rest in peace our mother, wife, sister, cousin and friend
You will not be forgotten!!
Kate and Reza Ghadimi
New Mexico
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