Obituary of Beverly Hazel Howard

Beverly H. Howard (Bailey) passed away on June 10th, 2025, after a fairly brief battle with dementia at the age of 83.

Beverly was the 5th of 14 children. Over the years, she embraced many roles—working as a bus driver, at Digital Equipment Corporation, and later, after retirement, in the cafeteria of local schools. She was blessed to have a large blended family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, affectionately nicknamed “Big Grammy” for her height in contrast to another grandmother. Big Grammy was known for her quick wit, no-nonsense attitude, and deep love for all the children in her life. She was fiercely devoted to her husband, son, and grandchildren. She filled her days cooking and baking her signature dishes, planning family camping trips, organizing snowmobiling adventures, and making cherished summer memories at water parks with her grandchildren.

Beverly was predeceased by her stepson Scott Howard, her great-grandson Tucker, her parents Hazel and Irwing, and 7 of her siblings.

She is survived by her deeply devoted husband, Eugene Howard; her son, Corey Tobey and his wife, Cheryl; her stepson, John Howard Sr and his wife, Terry; her granddaughter, Samantha Bishop and her husband, Paul, and grandson Jack Tobey and his wife, Naomi; step-grandchildren John and Ben Howard, Jesse and Adam Howard, Carly, Jimmy, and Bobby Rose; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 6 siblings Pauline Glidden, Paul Bailey, Norman Bailey, Tinka Turner, Nancy Bolte and Diane Turner; and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Maine General’s Long-term Memory Care at Glenridge and Hospice Care, as well as Piece of Mind Elder Care, for the compassionate care and support they provided during Beverly’s illness.

To celebrate Beverly’s life and share memories, a private gathering of family and friends will be held at Corey and Cheryl’s home in Palermo. Date and time are to be determined. 

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Beverly Howard, you will be forever loved and deeply missed.