Beverly A. Bundy passed away Wednesday, February fifth 2014. Born at home in Warren RI, she was the daughter of the late Lena M. (Carvalho) Marion and Leland P. Heyrmon and sister of the late Wilton Wampler.
As a teenager Ms. Bundy was active as a volunteer with the American Heart Association. She graduated from Durfee class of 1962. In 1988, Ms. Bundy went back to school and graduated from Bristol Community College with two associate degrees and went on to work in the human services field for twenty years.
She was a volunteer for STARR with the domestic violence unit crisis line from 1989 until 2003. She was also a volunteer with hospice and a mentor to a child with developmental disabilities. She was also a member of the local and state homeless coalition. Ms. Bundy enjoyed figure skating, traveling, reading, and beaches.
She is survived by four children; Lisa Wamboldt (husband Timothy), Wendy Lajoie, Rebecca Campbell, and Chad Lafleur. Her beloved grandchildren Amber, Cortney, the late Daniel, Jared, Jeremy, Natasha, and Janessa. Also great-grand children Seth, Alexis, Kylie, Logan, Sadie, and Khloie.
Ms. Bundy also leaves her brother Jimmie L. Wampler and a sister Carlena M. Wampler, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A note from Beverly:
A special thanks to Southcoast hospice for kindness, empathy, and genuine concern for their patients. To my hospice nurse Paul Methot, my appreciation to you as a dedicated nurse who treats his patients with empathy and dignity and goes above and beyond. To doctor Johnson, thank you for your never-ending pursuit to making me comfortable. To the best FNP Katherine Benevides who treated my health issues like her own. Everyone should have a health care provider like her.
Calling hours will be Friday, February 7th from 4-7pm at MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, with a service at 6:45 P.M. Cremation will follow after calling hours. In lieu of flowers, Ms. Bundy requests a single rose from those who care about her.