KING, Beverly A. “Muzzy” (Thomas). Of Natick, formerly of Framingham, died July 9, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Born June 18, 1935 at Milford Hospital to Henry E. Thomas and Mary (Carey) Thomas.
Beverly grew up in Hopkinton and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Milford in 1953. In 1954, she married her beloved husband, Frederick Charles King, and was married for 49 years until he predeceased her in 2003. She worked at Baker Nail for 10 years until the birth of her son Michael. She then worked at V.F. Sales for 21 years, and retired from Shawmut Bank in Framingham in 2001.
Loving mother of Michael King of Natick, and mother-in-law of Sharon King. Devoted “Nan” of Matthew, Ryan, Delaney, and Jack. Sister-in-law of Joan King of Florida, Joan King of Ashland, Mary Steele of Natick, Linda Thomas of Maine, Keith Eagling of Michigan. Dear friend of Ruthanne Tomassini, with whom together, they kept bowling and bocce going at the Callaghan Center.
Family and friends will honor and remember Beverly’s life by gathering for a time of visitation in the McCarthy, McKinney, & Lawler Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St., Framingham, on Monday, July 17, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Stephen Church, 221 Concord St., Framingham, on Tuesday morning, July 18th, at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Stephen Cemetery, Framingham.
Beverly will be remembered as the matriarch of the family. She never forgot a family birthday or anniversary. She was especially known for her special Irish knit sweaters that she lovingly knitted for all of the babies in the family, and for her great cooking. She will be dearly missed.
To share a memory with Beverly’s family, kindly visit www.mccarthyfh.com