Wife, Mother, and Friend To Many
Evelyn J. Beardsworth
Wife, Mother, and Friend To Many
Evelyn J. Beardsworth, 78, the wife of Donald A. Beardsworth and former Newtown and Woodbury resident, died July 30 at the C.W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Mrs Beardsworth was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on August 4, 1927. She was the daughter of J. Edward and Vera (Carlson) Johnson of Stratford and Monroe, Conn.
The Beardsworths were married in 1953 and then made their home in Sandy Hook.
Besides her husband of 51 years, she leaves a daughter, Donna E. Beardsworth of Three Bridges, N.J., and a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas A. and Carrie S. Beardsworth of Woodbury. She also leaves five grandchildren, Gregory J. Beardsworth, Amy J. Beardsworth, Amanda K. Beardsworth, Scott R. Beardsworth, and Matthew A. Beardsworth.
While living in Woodbury, Mrs Beardsworthâs interests included extensive traveling with her husband, artwork, cooking, and her circle of family and friends. After their move to Florida in 1987, she developed an additional new interest in growing orchids and houseplants.
Her family stated that they were ââ¦extremely grateful to have the opportunity to host a 50th wedding anniversary party for Eve and Don in 2003, with so many friends and family in attendance.:â
Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach FL 33407.
The Newtown Bee       August 26,2005