Beverly A. (Buckler) Goodwin – 97, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, MA, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dana A. Goodwin, Sr.
Born in Holden, MA on July 14, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Anita (Ferguson) Buckler. She graduated from Reading High School, Class of 1942 and attended Boston University from 1942 to 1943.
Beverly worked for Veteran’s Services for the Town of North Reading from 1966 to 1990. She has been a resident of North Reading since 1946.
She always was positive, kind, generous and caring. She loved life and was adventurous. Beverly enjoyed travelling, dining out and gardening. She was an accomplished seamstress and wonderful homemaker taking great pride in her North Reading home that she helped build and occupied from 1961 to her time of passing. She loved horses, had her own pony as a young child and enjoyed working with her father’s Hackney Carriage Ponies. She enjoyed walking in town engaging in conversations with her many friends along the way.
Beverly loved to travel and vacationed around the world with her devoted companion of 52 years, William (Billy) Zanni of Reading.
Family members include her loving children, Dana Goodwin of Rowley, Linda Walsh of Andover, Steve Goodwin and wife Dianne, of Sandown, NH and Bruce Goodwin and wife Linda, of North Reading; grandchildren, Joseph DiFraia and Christina Prussman, both of Andover, Ben Goodwin and wife Candice of Greer, South Carolina, Matt Goodwin of Lynn and Wendy Boynton of Medford, OR, great grandchildren, Jake DiFraia of Santa Fe, NM, Jossy DiFraia of Andover, Henry, Jr., Ava and Ryan Prussman of Andover, Sydney Dunbrack of Cloud Croft, NM and Caitlin Officer of Dunsmuir, CA; and great-great grandson, Ryland Officer of Dunsmuir, CA. She was the sister of the late Bruce Buckler, Nancy Zanni and Shirley Cheyne.
Her funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
my condolences to the goodwin family sorry for your loss god bless you all
From back in the day!! The Godwin’s were great neighbors & friends! Deepest condolences from The Tryder’s!!
So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to
The entire family.
very sorry for your loss i remember your mother very well and all the times at your house.
I remember all the great times we had with you and the Zannis. Love to your family, Grace Santo
So sorry to hear my condolences to the family
Great Auntie Bev was always a smiling and positive spirit at our family gatherings. I loved bumping into her around NR when we moved back into town 20+ years ago. Our condolences to all the Goodwin family.
My sympathy is with the Goodwin family. Mrs. Goodwin was a beautiful lady, a friend of my mother’s and a wonderful neighbor. Dana, Linda and the rest of the family my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Fran (Titus) Melanson
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Goodwin family.
Peter and Kathi Bakas
Simply Elegant! I was always in awh of both her inner and outer beauty. She and my mom became close friends while working at the Town Hall. I would pop in often to say hello where we shared many laughs. One of the sweetest ladies I have ever known, she is one not to be forgotten. Sending Love and Sympathy. Kenny & Barbara Mackenzie
Dana, Linda, Steve and Bruce my condolences on the loss of your mother. It was a pleasure to have known such a lovely lady. My prayers are with you.
You will be missed Beverly. You were a dear friend. May you Rest In Peace.
Aunt Beverly was the best. Always beautiful, smart, warm, & friendly. So many memories from Chestnut Street to Flint Street. When I moved to FL I wrote Beverly for awhile. Wish I had kept it up. Will miss her. The best to Dana,Steve,Linda and Bruce. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
My mother, Tess McNeil, of Mt. Vernon Street, always really liked your mother. I did too. I remember her as such a pretty woman, always cheerful. I’m sorry for your loss… but happy that she lived such a long, productive life.
Virginia McNeil Slep
Dear Goodwin Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful lady full of life and loved her children to pieces! What a long wonderful life she lived. Love Tim and Joyce O’Dea
I am so sorry to hear today of the passing of Mrs . Goodwin . She was truly a beautiful and wonderful person .She was always so kind and nice to me and I am blessed to have known her . My deepest sympathy to Dana , Linda , Steve and Bruce and all the family . May the Angels watch over and comfort Y ‘ all , now and always . And maybe a Johnny Mathis song will play and bring a smile of a precious life lived well and with lots of Love.
Beverly was our neighbor on Chestnut St NR. Her children were class mates of the Tryder’s! Fond memories & condolences to the Goodwin family!!