Barbara E. (Bevan) Fox 86, of Harwich, died Sunday October 2 in the Cape Cod Hospital after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of fifty-three years to the late William R. Fox, Sr.
Born in Bethlehem, PA in 1935, she was the first daughter of the late James and Marie Bevan.
Barbara had attended Dean Junior College and then the University of Vermont where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree.
Prior to becoming a homemaker and raising her four children Karen, Steve, Jim and Bill, Barbara had worked in the Life Insurance industry and later in life after her children had grown, she returned to the work force, working in an optometrist office.
She is survived by her sons, James Fox of Harwich and William R. Fox, Jr. and his wife Cheri of Kingston. She is also survived by her grandchildren, whom she adored, Zachery, James, Brandon, Autumn, Mackenzie and Heather, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her children, Karen Fox and Stephen Fox and her sister Betty Prepechuck
Family and friends are invited to attend her visiting hours on Thursday October 13 from 5:00-7:00PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman and her graveside service on Friday October 14 at 11:00 AM in the Colebrook Cemetery, Essex Street, Whitman.
Arrangements by the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, for full obituary, online condolences and directions, please visit www.blanchardfc.com