Beatrice (Hapgood) Cole, 92, of Methuen and a former resident of North Andover and Alton Bay, NH died on Thursday March 4, 2010 at Prescott House Nursing Home, N. Andover.
Born on November 3, 1917 in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Essie Hapgood. She was educated in Lynn Schools and received her RN from Lynn Hospital in 1938. She moved with her family to North Andover in 1954. She worked at Lawrence General Hospital for 20 years and also at various local nursing homes. While living in North Andover, she was very active in The Trinitarian Congregational Church and The Carvell Chapter of The Blind. After retirement, she moved to Alton Bay, NH where she was active in The Community Church and The Order of The Eastern Star. She also wintered in St Petersburg, Florida.
Beatrice was pre-deceased by her husband, Leland B. Cole and her son, James W. Cole formerly of North Andover. She is survived by her children, Leetrice (Lee) Gordon of Newton, NH, Robert Cole and his wife, Julie Westgard-Cole of Concord, NH and Irene Andrew of Methuen where she resided for the last 5 years. She also leaves, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter and 1 nephew.
Calling hours will be on Monday March 8, 2010 from 4 to 8 pm at The Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. Graveside services will be held at a later date at New Riverside Cemetery, Alton, NH.