Beverly Ann Davis

Beverly Ann Davis May 1, 1934 - May 6, 2010 COLCHESTER - Beverly Ann Davis, 76, of Colchester, beloved wife of Robert, died on Thursday (May 6, 2010) surrounded by her loving family. Born May 1, 1934 in New London, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elsie (Sorrell) Maynard. Mrs. Davis was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 197 Auxiliary in Marlborough, and had served as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Bev enjoyed volunteering at, visiting with and crocheting numerous blankets for the patients at Harrington Court GHC Center in Colchester over the years. She will be most lovingly remembered for her warm smile, happy demeanor and beautiful silver hair. In addition to her loving husband of 47 years, she is survived by four children, Raymond Shafer and his wife, Debra of Scotland, Debra Oscar of Willimantic, Susan Raczewski of Colchester and Robert Davis, Jr. of Riverside, CA; 11 grandchildren; her brother, Everett Maynard, Sr. of East Hampton; and numerous great grandchildren, extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by two daughters, Katherine Davis and Patricia Jacoby; and a grandson, Andrew Shafer. Friends may call 6 to 8 PM Monday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The Funeral Service will be observed 9 AM Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Cal Lord, officiating. Interment will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Colchester. Donations in her memory may be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice, 28 Crescent St., Middletown 06457. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.