Whitman – Lillian M. (Cochrane) Beary 91, a longtime resident of Whitman, died at home on Friday July 13 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Beary.
Born in Detroit, MI she was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary Eva (Geary) Cochrane.
Lillian had been a resident of Brockton for over twenty-five years before her move to Whitman, where she has resided for the past thirty-nine years.
Prior to her retirement she had worked over thirty years as a bookkeeper for the former Shawmut First County National Bank.
She loved to travel, and enjoyed bingo, bowling and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. However, her greatest joy came from the time spent with her family.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Deborah Ain and her husband Robert of Las Vegas, NV, Kathleen Bates and her husband Edward of Dover, DE and Theresa Brophy and her husband Patrick of Whitman and her sister-in-law Anna Cochrane of WI. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two sisters and one brother.
Her funeral service will be held Friday July 20 at 11:30 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be Thursday July 19 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Donations in her name may be made to the Norwell VNA & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.