Simsbury Obituary: Beverly Baldwin, 84

Beverly (Blasette) Baldwin, age 84, resident of Simsbury for 54 years, died on November 13, 2015.

Devoted mother of James and his wife Mary-Ann of Raleigh NC, Robert and his partner Fern Fitzgerald of Avon, and Sandra Clinton and her husband Jim of Mansfield, MA. Beloved grandmother to Chris Baldwin of Wellesley, MA, Natalie Johnson of Weymouth, MA, Katie Wagner of Avon, Sarah Baldwin of Somerville, MA, Alex and Nicholas Clinton of Mansfield, MA; great grandmother to Cam, Abbey and Jill Baldwin, Ian Johnson, Emma and Charlotte Wagner.

Born to Flavian and Jeanette Blasette of Winsted on December 1, 1930, and pre-deceased by her beloved sister Gloria Youmatz and her brother Flavian Blasette Jr., Beverly graduated from Gilbert High School in Winsted in 1949 and then attended St. Francis Nursing School graduating in 1951. Bev worked as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford for nearly 30 years. She transitioned into medical claims review for Aetna Life and Casualty where she worked for 15 years until retirement. Her lifetime devotion to St. Francis continued when she returned to manage Repetitions, the Hospital’s thrift store. She also was a long-time volunteer at the Simsbury Public Library.

Bev was known for her quick wit, her skill as a caregiver and mentor, and her determination and her lead by example style. She loved crossword and jigsaw puzzles, was a voracious reader, and was a member of Sweet Adelines International, an accomplished singing group which gave her the opportunity to travel extensively. Her love of music was surpassed only by her devotion to her children and grandchildren, who appreciate all her love, support and sacrifice. Though her family will sorely miss her, they are grateful that she has found peace.

Relatives and friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury on Tuesday, November 17th from 4-7 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Beverly’s honor to the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury CT 06070.

Please visit Beverly’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.