Beverly L. Kilbride, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born in Springfield to the late Eugene and Leola (Yando) Bousquet. She worked as the head cook at Classical High School, then Central High School for more than 30 years until her retirement.
Beverly loved big family gatherings, gardening, watching Hallmark movies and cuddling with her dogs.
In addition to her parents, Beverly was also predeceased by her beloved husband James J. Kilbride in 2002. She is survived by her four devoted children; Timothy (Nicole) Kilbride of Daytona, FL, Karen (Rick) Clark of Chicopee, Debra (Zee) Haddad of Wilbraham and Carlene (Robert) Bohl of Ludlow, her 9 loving grandchildren; Kelly Laing (Jeffrey), Jason Clark (Lynn), Brian Kilbride (Mary Kate), Timothy James Kilbride (Emily), Joseph Haddad (Danielle), Jamie Haddad, Brett Bohl (Danielle), Nicole Serrazina (Vincent)and Brooke Bohl. Also 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11th from 11AM – 1PM at Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham. Burial will follow at 2PM at MA Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Agawam.
In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations to Thomas J O’Connor adoption center. 627 Cottage St., Springfield MA 01104.