Beverly Ann

Willson

Boylston-Beverly A. (Runge) Willson, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 20 in UMASS Medical Center with family at her side.

Her husband of 34 years, Donald R. Willson passed away in 1996. She leaves three children, Paul D. Willson and his wife Robin of Kennebunkport ME, Matthew S. Willson of Boylston, Jennifer E. Willson of West Boylston; three grandchildren, Brandon, Bethany, and Brett; three siblings, Joan Creswell, Robert “Bob” Runge and his wife Suzanne, and Patricia Howard along with many nieces and nephews. Her son, Theodore “Ted” J Willson and three siblings, Siegfried Runge, Anita Watts and Jeanette Witkos predeceased her. She was born in Ware, daughter of Siegfried and Nellie (Rebokus) Runge and graduated from Hardwick High School and Massachusetts College of Art.

Beverly was an active member of the St. Mary of the Hills Church, the Boylston Council on Aging and enjoyed doing volunteer hospice work.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, October 24 at 11am in Pine Grove Cemetery, Boylston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boylston Council on Aging, 599 Main Street, Boylston, 01505 to support the Boylston COA van. Please make checks payable to the Town of Boylston.