GRAFTON/UPTON: Beverly M. (Burke) Cote, 93, passed away February 4, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Her husband of 50 years, Edgar A. Cote passed away in 2013. Beverly is survived by her son Robert F. Pearo of Darien, GA , daughter Carol Willis and her husband Mark of Holden, MA, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, her brothers Raymond Burke of Rutland, VT and Richard Burke and his wife Jacqueline of Savage, MN and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Mary T. Moshier, her brother Gordon Burke and her sister Joyce Bottis. Beverly was born March 28, 1924 in Rutland, Vermont. She lived many years in Upton, MA where she and her husband Edgar raised their family. She enjoyed traveling to the warmth of Florida during the winters with her husband for nearly 22 years where she enjoyed biking, playing shuffleboard and spending time at the beach. She also lived in Old Orchard Beach, Maine for a short time. She worked for the former New England Telephone as an Operator for 26 years before retiring in 1985. Away from work she adored her family and was easy to find at the card table playing pitch with family and friends. All are welcome to gather with Beverly’s family and friends Saturday February 10, 2018 from 9:30-11am at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536 followed by a prayer service at 11am in the funeral home. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Rd, Worcester, MA 01602 in memory of Beverly. A Book of Memories to share a story, memory or photo of Beverly is available online at:
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