NEWPORT – Beverly Jane Gallison, 73, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Sebasticook Valley Hospital. She was born July 4, 1934, in Dover-Foxcroft, a daughter of Mar-shall Walker Spaulding and Hazel Electa (Hewett) Spaulding. Bev grew up in Dover-Foxcroft and graduated from Foxcroft Academy. She worked for nearly 40 years for Dr. John P. Dow in Pittsfield until she retired in December 1997. Bev and her husband, Mike, enjoyed traveling all throughout the eastern seaboard, and also visited all of Maine’s lighthouses. They settled in Florida several years ago where Mike passed away. Within the past year, she moved back home to be closer to family. Bev enjoyed watching all sports and listened to country music. She was a night owl, staying up all hours of the night to watch a Red Sox game. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Cyr of Palmyra; her son, Jeff Gallison of Sarasota, Fla.; two granddaughters, Jennifer Hanson and husband, Jon, and Jessica Mills, all of Palmyra; two sisters, Irma Knowles of Newport, with whom she shared an apartment for the past year, and Charlene Page of Dexter; three brothers, Marshall Spaulding of Topsham, Aubrey Spaulding of Bow, N.H., and Harlan Spaulding and wife, Phyllis, of Dover-Foxcroft; great-grandchildren, Sydney Hanson and Austin Mills, both of Palmyra; many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind a special nephew and friend, Jay Cole of Sarasota, Fla. Beverly was predeceased by her husband, Lyle “Mike” Gallison; a sister, Maxine Cole; a brother, Merle Spaulding; and great-granddaughter, Catherine Mills. She will be greatly missed by her family and many, many friends. A graveside committal service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Hartland. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and express condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
BEVERLY JANE GALLISON
