Beverly Coleman

Beverly “Beaver” Bly Coleman, 75, of Vernon, VT, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born on April 12, 1947, to Wallace E. Bly and Margaret Bly. 

Beverly and her late husband, Richard “Dickie” Coleman were married for 53 years.

Throughout their marriage, Dickie and Beaver lived in Westminster and Vernon, VT.  They raised two beautiful children, Derek and Stephanie.

Beverly was a stay at home until her kids were in school, and then went on to work various jobs at Allen Brothers, Hubbard Farms, and Priority Express. Her last and favorite job was driving the Vernon Senior Citizens van, where she became fast friends with lots of old timers who she loved.

In Beverly’s earlier years, she was the life of the party, had a wicked sense of humor, always had a joke ready and was very kind and loving. In 2000, she was in a terrible car crash that caused multiple fractures, leaving her in traction and hospitalized for four months. She never fully recovered from the crash, and it stole much of her spirit. In the last several years she struggled with severe emphysema.

She is at peace now, free of pain, and is back in the arms of the love of her life, Dickie.

Beverly is survived by her son Derek Coleman, also of Vernon, and her daughter, Stephanie Coleman Givens, of Brattleboro, along with her brother, Wallace “Skip” Bly of Vernon, and Elizabeth “Bonnie” Coleman of Hinsdale.  She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Keegan and Chloe Givens and Forrest, Kip, and Gracie Coleman.

She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Coleman, her parents, Wallace E. Bly and Margaret Bly, her sister, Janice Tracy and her grandson, Tyler Coleman.

Beverly was adamant about having no services after her passing. Cards and remembrances can be sent to Derek and Stephanie at P.O. Box 335, Vernon, VT 05354.

The Cremation Society of New Hampshire has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.csnh.com