Harry Louis Beverly, Sr., formerly of Williamstown, died peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the home of his son Joseph in Williamstown surrounded by his loving family. He was born in North Adams on June 27, 1937 a son of the late George and Florence (Ankers) Beverly. Harry attended schools in Williamstown and was a licensed electrician first employed at Greylock Electric and later at Williams College, retiring in 1998. He and his wife moved to Barefoot Bay, Florida in 2000. Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling and camping.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years Mary A. (Bettis) Beverly whom he married April 14, 1961. He also leaves three daughters: Anne Beverly, Angela Phienboupha (Souphaphonh) and Danielle Knight (her companion Scott Orr) all of North Adams; two sons: Harry Beverly, Jr. (Joan), of the Town of Florida and Joseph Beverly (Kim) of Williamstown. 13 grandchildren: Stacie Aniceto, Jennifer Beverly, Samantha Beverly, Tiana Phienboupha, Tara Daley, Shaun Beverly, Brittany Pilling, Joseph Beverly, Jr., Amanda Rickert, Bobbie Beverly, Megan Knight, Gabrielle Knight and Rose Knight; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother George Beverly, Jr. and two sisters Susan Raimer of North Adams and Bonnie Cahoon of Clarksburg. He was predeceased by two sisters Virginia Schwarzer and Linda Raimer.
Funeral services to celebrate the Life of Harry L. Beverly, Sr. will take place Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 3pm at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA. Burial will take place in the spring. Calling Hours at the funeral home are Saturday from 12 Noon to 3 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested for Hospice Care in the Berkshires or to St. Jude Children's Hospital through the funeral home. To add to Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.