Beverly King

Biography

Monson- Beverly M. (Claing) King, 67, died Monday, January 13, 2014 surrounded by the love of family. Born in Hampden to the late Alfred and Pearl (Durocher) Claing, she has been a resident of Monson for many years. Beverly was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson. Her greatest joy came from her family. She loved to cook, play cards, and enjoy spending time with her family and friends. Beverly worked at the Town of Monson voting polls, was a volunteer during the tornado recovery at the First Church of Monson and was involved with the Martha and Mary committee at St. Patrick's Church.

Beverly leaves her loving husband of 49 years, Harold D. King. She also leaves their daughters Amy Kelley and her husband Scott, Kelly Farris and her husband Ed, Missy Croteau and her husband Scott and Tammy Browne and her husband Scott all of Palmer;sister, Carol Wehr and her husband James of Monson; her brother in-law Roger Viens of Bellingham and 11 grandchildren. Beverly was predeceased by her sister Shirley Viens.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014 beginning at 9:15 from Lombard Funeral Home in Monson with Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Patrick's Church and burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hampden. Visiting hours will be Friday, January 17th, 5-8pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Restoration Fund PO Box 473 Monson, MA 01057.

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