A kind-hearted woman who lit up any room she walked into
NORTH READING — Sally L. Beaver, 83, of North Reading, formerly of Malden and Melrose, sadly passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Born in Malden on January 28, 1939, Sally was the loving daughter of Edward and Frances B. (Rea) Beaver who predeceased her. She attended Malden High School and graduated in 1957. Sally worked at the Malden Co-Operative Bank for 38 years, where she started as a teller continuing on to become the branch supervisor, branch manager, assistant treasurer and then assistant vice-president.
She was a very kind and wonderful person as shown by her early retirement to be the caregiver of her parents for 12 years. She was also a resident of North Reading for over 30 years. Sally was a profound figure in the community where she belonged to the Chamber of Commerce, was Treasurer of the Zonta International Club of Malden, and director of the Malden YMCA and YWCA. Sally longed to help others. She was a volunteer at Malden Hospital and a board member at Project Triangle. Since 2002, Sally worked part time as a receptionist at Moynihan Lumber in North Reading.
Sally was an infectious woman who could light up any room she walked into. Her smile was full and her laugh contagious. Sally always made people feel their best and knew the right thing to say during difficult times. Sally’s niece Kaileigh was the love of her life. They did everything together. They were two peas in a pod. Sally had a true love for animals, especially her cat Ralphie and her dogs, Flash and Riesling. Often referring to little Riesling as “Wayo” (kid in Italian). She loved going on numerous cruises and she was an avid bowler. Sally was one of the sweetest and kindest people always putting others before herself. She will be sadly missed by all.
Ms. Beaver is survived by her sister Kathleen Mulligan and husband, Kenneth of Methuen. She was predeceased by her brothers Edward and Joseph Beaver. Sally also leaves behind many nieces and nephews: Sean Mulligan and his wife Rosie of Methuen, Carney Mulligan and his wife Danni of Malden, Kaileigh Mulligan of Methuen, Joseph Beaver Jr. and his wife Donna of Abington, John Beaver and his wife Sharyn of Wakefield, and Lori Karl and her husband Curt of Saugus. Sally is also survived by many great nieces and nephews: Jordan, Ian, Conner, Amanda, Melanie, Joseph, Matthew, Robert and his wife Alisha O’Leary.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, December 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. A short prayer will follow at Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. A luncheon full of memories and laughs will follow at the Chateau Restaurant, 131 River Road, Andover, Mass. 01810. To send an online message of condolence please go to www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
