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of Leominster, MA; 73

LEOMINSTER, MA -- Beverly M. McDermott, 73, of Leominster, MA died August 4, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the cherished mother of five daughters and their spouses: Deb and Mark Fontaine, of Leominster; Diane and Robert Rhoden, of Mulberry, FL; Judy and Steve Robichaud, of Gardner, MA; Brenda and Mark Fortier, of Westminster, MA; Christine and Paul Robichaud, of Fitchburg, MA. Other survivors include her brother, Robert Burdick, and his wife, Patty, of Fitchburg, and her four sisters and their spouses: Joan and Paul McDermott, of Fitchburg; Nancy A. Arsenault, of Fitchburg; Shirley and Dick Sivula, of Mooresville, NC; and Constance V. Burdick of Fitchburg. She also leaves eight grandchildren: Alissa Guay, Justin Robichaud, Kaley and Lexi Rhoden, Mark Adam and Katie Fortier, and Chelsie and Cameron Panzarella, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was also eagerly awaiting the upcoming birth of a great- grandchild.

Beverly was the daughter of the late Minnie and Joseph Burdick, of Boston.

She enjoyed all New England sports teams and bowling, where she won many trophies.

She loved being with her five daughters and their families.

MCDERMOTT -- Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, August 8, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 9 at Higher Grounds Ministry, 186 Central Street, Gardner, MA at 10:00 a.m.

Beverly married McDermott. [Group Sheet]

1. Debra McDermott
2. Diane McDermott
3. Judy McDermott
4. Brenda McDermott
5. Christine McDermott

Joseph married Minnie Cuddy. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Maria Anna Grady [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Johanna Kenney 16 Jan 1854, St John’s Church, Sehaghtooke, NY. Johanna was born 13 Apr 1837, Ireland; died 30 Jul 1904, Halifax, Halifax, NS; was buried , Holy Cross Cemetery, Halifax Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]