Beverly Walton

Beverly Anne Walton, age 86, formerly of Chepachet, Rhode Island, entered peaceful rest on January 18, 2025, after a long illness. Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Darrell Lee Walton, PhD. She was born on November 15, 1938, in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter of the late Percy and Eva (Bakke) Robertson. She earned her BA from the University of Connecticut and an MA at Boston University.

Beverly was an elementary schoolteacher for many years. She was also the Business Manager for Attleboro Counseling Associates, LLC in Attleboro, MA, which she co-owned with her late husband, Darrell. Beverly was an active member of Beneficent Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Providence, RI. The church was always an important part of her life. At Beneficent, she sang in the church choir, contributed articles for the church newsletter, and served for many years on the Peace and Justice committee. Beverly was a passionate and strong advocate for environmental causes, as well as the humane treatment of animals. While at Beneficent Church, she organized a Blessing of the Animals service. Beverly was a member of the RI Audubon Society and enjoyed watching birds at her home. Additionally, she found peace in music and enjoyed playing the piano throughout her life. She sang with the Concert Choir of Northeastern CT for over fifteen years.

Beverly leaves her loving family, including her daughter April Walton and her husband Craig Folsom of Cheyenne, WY; Holly Walton Rowland and her husband Robert Rowland of Woodbridge, CT; and Fawn Walton Pellegrini and her husband John Pellegrini of Burlington, CT. She also leaves behind her three loving grandchildren, Chris Autumn Folsom and his wife Raegan Danielle Dumont; Austin Lee Rowland; and Wesley John Pellegrini. Beverly was pre-deceased by her brother Herbert Robertson and sister Shirley Brazauskas.

A private service in celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour, CT, 06483.
www.hullfh.com

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