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At 80 years of age, Beverly passed away on Wednesday December 27
th
at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston after a long and courageous battle of ongoing illnesses. Born and raised in Chelsea she was the only daughter of the late Robert P. and Christina (Sherman) Renfrew. Beverly attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School Class of 1955 and later graduated from the BI School of Nursing, becoming an RN. She married Frederick A. Nowicki and together they have shared 56 years of love and true devotion to one another. A police Captains daughter, a firefighter's wife, a hockey mom and cherished grandmother Beverly was truly devoted to her home. She supported her family in all their endeavors. Beverly also worked for many years as an RN and Director of Nursing for Cottage Manor and On Broadway Nursing Homes in Chelsea. She was a lifelong resident of Chelsea active in community affairs. She volunteered her time and skills with Chelsea Youth Hockey and as a member of the Mt. Bellingham Methodist Church she taught Sunday school there for many years. Her home was a place where friends were always welcomed. In her small backyard she hosted large gatherings, she had a garden, a pool and basketball net where she enjoyed watching her sons and their friends enjoy a safe haven for fun, comradery and food. Beverly is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, retired Chelsea Firefighter Frederick A. Nowicki. She was the devoted mother of Scott C. Nowicki of Revere, and Paul R. Nowicki and his wife Tracy M. Nowicki of Chelsea. Cherished grandmother of Mia V. Nowicki, Christina H. Nowicki and John Paul Nowicki. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Paul Renfrew and his wife Sue Ellen of Southborough, Linda and Frank Sobelewski of FL and Roger A. Nowicki of Billerica. Cherished aunt of Brenda Sobolewski-Finn, John Sobolewski, Elizabeth Renfrew-Birkemose, Douglas Renfrew, Adam Nowicki and Rachel Hall.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to visit at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday December 30 th , from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 6:15 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to visit at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday December 30 th , from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 6:15 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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