Beverly A. Young,
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Beverly A. (Richards) Young, age 74, of Mansfield passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of her caring family, on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dusty Young who died on January 10, 2008. Bev and Dusty were married on October 11, 1959.
Born in Boston, MA on September 17, 1940, she was a loving daughter of the late Everett A. And Marion V. (Menghi) Richards. She grew up and was educated in Dedham.
A resident of Mansfield for over 45 years, Mrs. Young served as a dedicated homemaker to her adoring family and had also worked as a waitress at the former Table for Two Restaurant in Plainville and for many years at the former Old Colony Diner in Mansfield.
Bev’s favorite times spent were those in the presence of her adoring family, especially with her grandchildren and great granddaughter. Bev was a longtime supporter of Team 99 Racing, and always remained a loyal fan of the New England Patriots.
She is survived by her devoted children; Debbie Johnson of North Attleboro and Glen Young of Phoenix, Arizona. She was the cherished grandmother of Cortney Johnson and Brian Johnson and the great grandmother of Kyleeann Johnson. She was the dear sister of Bob Richards and his wife Nancy of Walpole, June Williams of Brockton, Nancy Connolly and her husband Steve of Sharon, and the late Wayne Richards. She was the sister in law of Roddi Richards and the late Sandra Sutherland and Donna Machado. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Monday, October 20th at 10:00 A.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield. Burial will follow at the Spring Brook Cemetery in Mansfield.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, October 19th from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home.
In keeping with Beverly’s specific wishes, please do not send flowers. Donations in her memory may be made and appreciated to the Kyleeann Johnson Educational Fund, care of HarborOne Credit Union, 131 Copeland Drive, Mansfield, MA 02048
To send the Young family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com