Beverley A Higgins

Berlin —— Beverley Anne Higgins (Wilson) 89, passed peacefully on April 4, 2026, in a moment of quiet love and comfort held in her daughter’s embrace.

Born January 14, 1937, in Valley Forge, Quebec, Beverley was raised in a time where resilience and generosity weren’t taught, they were lived. She often spoke of her childhood with gratitude: a home filled with warmth, a mother who baked and knitted for others, and a family that always found a way to give, even in uncertain times.

Though she once planned to pursue science, life had other plans. Encouraged by close friends, she chose nursing, a decision she never once questioned. After earning her cap from the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal in 1958, she stepped into a career that would become her life’s calling for more than 50 years.

Beverley wasn’t just a nurse; she was the kind of nurse people remembered.

She led with skill, confidence, and instinct. From head nurse roles in surgery and trauma units to occupational health and community care, she made an impact everywhere she went. She solved problems others couldn’t, improved systems that mattered, and cared deeply for every patient she encountered. She believed nursing wasn’t just a job, you had to want it. And she did.

She was fiercely honest, quick with her thoughts and never one to sugarcoat anything…and those who knew her best will smile at just how blunt she could be! She told it like it was and if you knew her, you wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

But that same woman would give you the shirt off her back without hesitation. She loved deeply, showed up fully, and never looked the other way when someone needed help.

She met her husband, William “Billy” Higgins, on a ski trip to Jay Peak, Vermont. In true Beverley fashion, she didn’t waste any time. After seeing him just four times, she proposed to him, and the rest was history. Together, they built a life rooted in love, strength, and family.

That was Beverley… decisive, fearless, and never one to wait around when she knew what she wanted.

Outside of her work, she lived fully and unapologetically. She was a devoted Boston sports fan, a lover of sunshine and sandy beaches, and someone who could spend hours tending to her plants and gardens. She loved romance novels, word searches, and long card games — especially Euchre with her family up in Canada. She cherished time at Cape Cod with her family, and found joy in simple things: a good game, a warm day, a full house.

She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society, enjoyed spending time at the Holiday Center, and volunteered at the Guardian Angel Thrift Store…always staying connected and giving back.

She loved her pets. She loved to travel. But above everything - she loved her family.

Beverley was predeceased by her husband William E. Higgins; her parents Richard-Wray and Madge (Harris) Wilson; and her sisters Marjorie Pickup (late Albert), Joyce Branchaud (late Robert), and Dawn McManamy.

She is survived by her sister Peggie Jarvo (Wilson); her daughter Amy Higgins; and her son Andrew Higgins. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Ron Langevin (wife Sarah), Laura Langevin, Krystina Costine, Alyssa Higgins and her beloved great-grandchildren: Cooper Cascadden, Olivia, Ava, and Leona Langevin, and Rylan Cheshier, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Per Beverley’s request, there will be no calling hours or services. Instead, those who knew her are encouraged to honor her in their own way - by helping someone in need, speaking honestly (just as she always did), or simply sitting in the sun and appreciating a quiet moment.

Because that’s how she lived. Full of strength. Full of love. And always on her own terms.

And if you’re ever unsure what to say… just say it like she would.

The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online guestbook at www.bryantfuneralhome.net