Beverly Tonkin

It is with great sadness that we announce Beverly Jean (Vigue) Tonkin, 71, of Canterbury, NH, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children after lifelong illness on July 7, 2025. Beverly attended Merrimack Valley High School and grew up in Boscawen.

Beverly was married to Robert W. “Bob” Tonkin for 40 years. She loved her horses, and in her younger years she rode competitively. After moving to Canterbury, she had vegetable gardens, sharing much of it with family and neighbors. She grew massive sunflowers that were her favorites, always having bouquets throughout her home.

Beverly is survived by her two children, Jeanne Marie Bailey and husband Don and Robert G. “Bobby” Tonkin, both of Canterbury, NH as well as three grandchildren, Megan (Bailey) Ramsden and husband RJ, Robert Tonkin and fiancé Lindsey Huckins, and Ava Tonkin. She is also survived by sister Lynda Perkins and husband Alan of Boscawen and brother Wayne Hammell of Penacook; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many dear lifelong friends that she cherished unconditionally. Beverly was predeceased by brothers Leon Hammell and Arnold Hammell; sisters Joan Veroneau and Nancy Champigny; and her parents Helen Foote Vigue and Vincent Vigue, both of Boscawen.

A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html. Beverly was an avid supporter of St Jude’s and their care for sick children. Cremation Society of NH is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please visit https://csnh.com/.