Beverly R. Larimore

PORTLAND – Beverly R. Larimore, 83, died Wednesday March 1, 2023, at the Cedars, in Portland.

She was born in Meredith, N.H., on May 2, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Roberts) Lang. Beverly graduated from Bridgton High School, with the class of 1957. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Josephs College in 1999. Beverly worked in the Payroll Department at Bridgton Hospital until her retirement in 1996.

She married Norman Larimore from Walkertown, N.C. on Dec. 17, 1960, after spending 17 years following him around the world while he served in the Air Force. They settled in the Bridgton area to raise their family.

Beverly was a Past Queen of Arok Temple No. 94, Daughters of the Nile, Past Matron of Pondicherry Chapter #192, Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Bridgton United Methodist Church, and a member of Beta Sigma Fi Sorority. She enjoyed working on the public suppers at the BUMC and Masonic Halls in Bridgton during the summers, as well as ceramics, painting, knitting, crocheting and traveling. She loved her family and the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Beverly is survived by her children Deborah Christianson of Fargo, N.D., Robert Larimore and his wife Carrol of Jacksonville, N.C., and Patricia Larimore of Bridgton; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Norman; her parents Charles and Emma; brother, Kenneth Lang and his wife Peggy; and son-in-law, Paul Christianson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday March 12 at the Bridgton Masonic Hall, RR 117, Bridgton.

To share online condolences and memories with the family please go to http://www.chandlerfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 9 Elm St., Bridgton.

In lieu of flowers donations in Beverly’s name may be made to the

Daughters of the Nile Foundation

6705 Mesa Drive

Austin, TX 78731-2817