Ruth Mary (Boulger) Beckwith
R. Mary Beckwith, 58, of Andover MA, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, following an extended illness. Mary was born October 17, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late William C. and Ruth J. Boulger.
Surviving is her former husband Dr. Clyfe G. Beckwith of Andover, MA, her sons, Benjamin C. Beckwith of Andover MA and Jakob W. Beckwith, of Burlington, VT. She is also survived by her sister Brigid C. and (Willie C.) Tackett of New Albany, Ohio. She is also survived by family in Chillicothe, OH; across the US and in Switzerland.
Mary graduated from Bishop Flaget High School class of 1985. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, Magna Cum Laude in May 1989, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Government. She continued her studies at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA graduating in 1991 with a Master’s degree in English Literature.
Mary loved books, cooking, gardening and her Bernese Mountain Dogs (Paddington, Babe, Hazel, and Graeme).
Visiting hours will be held at the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Words of celebration of Mary's life will be given at 4 PM. A reception will follow at 37 Holt Road, Andover, MA. A private grave side service will be held at a later date for family only.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable online contribution directing the gift (“Other”) to Beth Israel Lahey Health, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Department of Neurology by clicking here: Make a Gift Online