In Loving Memory
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Beverley Joan McDonald

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Beverley Joan McDonald (nee Sykes)
Passed away on 21st July 2020.
Aged 80 years.
Dearly loved life partner of Allen.
Fun and loving mother of
Mark, Cheryl, Carl and Erin.
Loved mother-in-law of Leah,
Glenn, Diane and Greg.
Cherished nana of
Ashleigh, Dale, Hayden,
Saxon, Zane, Brodie and Kye.
Step nana to Courtney, Jack,
Caitlyn, Georgia and Ava.

Our shining star.
Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten.

Due to the current Government
restrictions Beverley’s family will
hold a private funeral service.

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  1. Beverley from the first moment we met you at Rhys and Rhiannon’s wedding you were a ball of fun. You had such a wicked humour. We will miss you and the FB chats. This world will be a little bit sadder without you in it. Fly high Beverley and know that you will never be forgotten. Condolences to your partner Alan and your whole family. Cheryl and Erin you both carry a huge part of your mum in you. Embrace that part and forever hole your mum close in your hearts. Much love from Chris, Kira-Shae and Kylan Locke

    Chris Locke
  2. Such sad news on the loss of a truly beautiful and glamorous lady. You will always be remembered as the dancing Queen

    You are so fondly remembered by the Pask family. May your beautiful soul rest in peace Aunty Bev.

    Our deepest condolences to Cheryl, Erin, Mark,Carl, Allen and families.

    With loving memories, the Pask family

    Sharon Pask
  3. Thank you Aunty Bev for your laughter, your hugs, your dancing , your strength, and all the fun we had as kids in Hardy Crt and beyond. The world lost a bright shiny star last night. Much love to Uncle Allan, Cheryl, Erin, Mark, Carl and your family and all the people who you touched so kindly and who will miss you big kisses darling … mwah

    Margie Ryan
  4. Sending all my love and strength across the ocean. Bev was such a huge part of my life growing up. My second mum and so similar to my own. Totally wonderful, great fun, and so caring and supportive. I have so many fond memories of hardy court and the farm. And of encouraging words and cuddles from Bev through the tough time. You will be so missed but always loved. Xxx.

    Alaina Burden
    • Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I loved Bev. She was a a bundle of fun and always encouraging me when I was growing up, next door. My mum, Elvia is especially saddened and upset and remembers her with deep affection and love. Elvia says “She used to make me laugh and happy when I needed it” Rest In Peace, Bev.

      Richard Menegatti
    • Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I loved Bev. She was a a bundle of fun and always encouraging me when I was growing up, next door. My mum, Elvia is especially saddened and upset and remembers her with deep affection and love. Rest In Peace, Bev.

      Richard Menegatti
    • Please accept Elvia’s and my deepest sympathies for your loss. I loved Bev. She was a a bundle of fun and always encouraging me when I was growing up, next door. My mum, Elvia is especially saddened and upset and remembers her with deep affection and love. Rest In Peace, Bev.

      Richard Menegatti
    • Deepest Sympathy and love to Bev and Cheryl and Erin Ana all of your families. I remember Bev’s encouragement when growing up. She was alwAys fun to be with and oozed sincerity and affection which was contagious. She was the best neighbour we ever had, says mum Elvia who is deeply saddened but wants to celebrate Bev’s personal qualities of love, kindness and spirit. Bev we will all miss you greatly

      Richard Menegatti
      • thankyou richard. Aunty Elvia & Bill and all of you were a huge part of hers and our lives and the hardy crt family were her always close to her heart, Please kiss Aunty Elvia for us xxx

        erin
  5. Sincere condolences to all the family. I will remember Bev as a choir friend who always added an extra spark to rehearsals, whether it was a joke, a song, but most likely, a dance. A lovely lady.

    Marlene Lawrence
  6. Deepest sympathy to Alan, Mark, Cheryl, Carl, Erin and families on the sad passing of aunty Bev. She was such a wonderful lady who lived her life to the fullest and was always the life of every party.
    We are thinking of you all at this time.
    Jeff and Julie And all the Peake family

    Jeff Peake
  7. We remember Bev’s vibrancy and kindness and we know she is in a better place now. Bev the world is in a lesser place without you and we hope your family will be comforted by the joyful memories they have of you.
    Keep on dancing Bev!
    Carmen ex Hardy Crt. neighbour and Albert

    Albert Bruehwiler
  8. Nana Bev was an amazing woman.
    I’ll always remember how glamorous and refined she was, no matter the circumstance.

    From meeting her as a teenager, when befriending Ashleigh, I could see how much she loved her family, and how she was able to connect with her grandkids.
    It was a new experience for me to meet a grandmother who could laugh at the dirty jokes we made, and make some of her own!

    She was the light in every room, and impossible to forget.

    She will be dearly missed, and leaves behind some amazing memories for her family and friends to reflect back on

    Rhiannon
  9. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. I’m sure she was very proud of you all
    Love and hugs to you all
    Andrew Ford

    Andrew ford
  10. All our love ❤️ to Cheryl, Erin and families and to Alan who I’m sure will need you all…. Bev has been a light in all your lives which will be missed so much….. but girls her light has always been with you and continue to grow ….. you could always see her love ❤️ for her family, her strong presence in a room with laughter, love and dance RIP and know she will be smiling down on you all…. and probably making all upstairs know Bev’s here!! cheers to you Bev ❤️

    Sheree, Steve and Family
  11. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
    Rest in paradise Nana Bev.
    You will always be loved dearly by those whose lives you touched.

    Kayleigh
  12. May God put Beverly in a special place where she will watch over the people who loved and cherished her

    Dear Erin Cheryl and family you are in our thoughts

    Michael and Maria (Ritter)

    Maria Ritter
  13. Sad to hear of Bev’s passing.
    Always the life of the party, good times & great memories over the last 60ish years.
    You’re in our thoughts.

    Graeme & Debra Beary
  14. Heaven will never be the same again !! Fondest thoughts for many many years of beautiful hair and amazing dancing my thanks for all of the families friendship love wendyx

    Wendy ford
  15. Beverley from the first time that Erin introduced us, l felt a connection…Thank you for being a friend…l’ll miss your laughter and fantastic sense of humour. If you see my Mother, Father or Elvis, please say Hi for me…LOL..
    My condolences to everybody in your extended Family, you know that l know how they feel..
    You’ll always be in my thought’s and l promise to watch over Erin as she has watched over me after my Mum died last year.
    Rest in Peace beautiful Lady..xxxx

    Vicki Matthews
    • To Allen, Cheryl, Erin and families, Beverley was the best sister ever. When we first met at the airport in December 2000, we clicked, so well, both having the same likes and sense of humour, even the same art work on fingernails. Thank you for a great welcome into my Long Lost Family, l love you all dearly, and can’t wait to see you all again. I will miss my sister so much, but glad to have know her for 20 years. We had great times and great memories, never forgotten xxx

      Gail Richardson
  16. To Allan + family , christa and I pass on our sincere condolences on the passing of Bev and will b thinking of you , especially at lunch time today , take care Allan and we’ll speak soon , christa + Fish

    Stephen fisher
  17. Bev was a wonderful lady – great with animals, always chirpy, full of zest for life, stylish, a beautiful dancer, generous – and she will be missed.
    Rest in peace my dear friend, Jane

    Jane and John Coupe
  18. Your stories of your mum show that she was a warm and welcoming person. We see that spirit live on in the both of you, and we are so sorry you have to suffer through this time. Thinking of you both and your close families. xxxxx Gerard and Melinda

    Melinda
  19. Bev,
    It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you in the time we had together. You’d always tell me I should hurry up with my cleaning so I could go enjoy my day. Truth was, I was enjoying my day chatting and joking with you and being there to support you. You were one in a million my dear friend. It was an honour to know you.
    Wherever you are, I hope you’re dancing ❤️
    All my love to your family and friends as they say goodbye to you today. I know how much you loved and appreciated them all.
    Rest in Peace Bev,
    Kath

    Kath
  20. Dear Bev,
    May it be an evening star that shines down on upon you.
    RIP beautiful lady.
    Always remembered. Mary.(Aunty)

    Mary McClelland
  21. Darling Erin and Cheryl,family thinking of you today sending so much love and strength and hugs we are here for always
    RIP Beautiful Beverley❤️❤️❤️

    Jacinta /Melissa
  22. We are so sorry for your loss. Bev was such an incredible lady and we were honoured to have known her. May she forever rest in peace. Sending you all love during this difficult time.
    Much love, Tori, Dave, Logan, Tyrian, Mazzy, Kai and Bub.
    xo xo xo xo xo

    Norris family
  23. Dear Allen and family
    Thinking of you on the passing of Bev, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain,
    deepest sympathies
    Sharon and Andrew Fisher

    Sharon and Andrew Fisher
  24. Thank you Beverley for being a friend, l shall miss you at the Ritter parties…The Erin and Cheryl have given you a beautiful send off…Love ya Ma Bev.xxxx

    Vicki Matthews
  25. Bev you were one of a kind. Always vibrant and enjoying life. I have so many happy memories of Hardy Court. Rest In Peace Bev. You will be missed.

    Lorraine Bamsey
  26. My sincere condolences to Cheryl and other members of her family on the passing of mother Bev. Warmest regards.

    Carlo Gheller
  27. My beautiful 2nd mum Beverly, my mum Jenny’s best friend for 60 years.
    A more authentic, real person who said it as it is will never be found.
    No words can Express what you mean to me personally, my family and everyone who has posted here and elsewhere. You mean so much to so many. I will see you again Aunty bev, no more pain for you, just an everlasting love .Aunty jenny, pauly, nicole and cory, nana Williams. We love you forever xoxo

    Paul Glenn
  28. To Allan and all the Family…
    My most sincere condolences to you all….
    We enjoyed the service today listing to all the stories.. clearly a beautiful lady who lived life to the fullest…
    Take care…
    Peter Fisher

    Peter Fisher