STANDISH- Standish, ME — Beverly Louise (Gerald) Douglass, 87, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, following complications of an extended illness.
Beverly was born on February 13, 1939, to Stanley Gerald and Myrtle (Tuttle) Gerald and was raised in Clinton, Maine. The valedictorian of her high school class, Beverly’s academic achievements, earned her a scholarship to Pierce Secretarial School in Boston, where she earned her Associate’s Degree and met the love of her life, Benjamin R. Douglass.
Beverly and Benjamin were married on December 22, 1958, and together built a loving family that grew to include five children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild on the way.
A woman of remarkable energy and dedication, Beverly lovingly raised her family while building a successful career as a bookkeeper at Standish Supermarket. She brought that same care and creativity to everything she did, whether tending to her beautiful gardens, knitting and crocheting her beloved Grammy hats and intricate doilies, or filling her home with the wonderful aromas of her extensive baking repertoire. Her many handmade creations and the love she poured into her family were lasting expressions of who she was.
Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Stanley Gerald and Myrtle (Tuttle) Gerald; her brother, Paul Gerald; her sons, Stephen P. Douglass and Glen J. Douglass; and her granddaughter, Brittany M. Carter-Douglass.
She leaves behind her devoted husband of nearly 68 years, Benjamin R. Douglass; her children, Kim (Douglass) York and her husband, Michael York; Brian Douglass and his wife, Michelle Carter-Douglass; and Linda Douglass.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael York Jr. and his sons, David and James; Benjamin Douglass and his children, Archer and Maisy; Joshua Douglass and his wife, KC Douglass, and their newborn son, Connor; Christopher Douglass and his children, Kyllian, Mylah, and Maverick; Cara Donovan and her fiancée, Austin West; and Alyssa Jean and her husband, Sungsoo Kim, who are awaiting the arrival of their daughter.
Beverly’s family continues to grow, and her love will live on through the many generations she leaves behind.
An intimate gathering to honor Beverly’s life will be held at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road, Buxton, Maine.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mainefuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074, in gratitude for the compassionate support and comfort provided to Beverly during her final hours.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com