Beverley-Dawn "Bev" (Trites) (Currie) Richardson

Beverley-Dawn "Bev" Richardson (Trites) (Currie), 79, of Kentville, NS, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at the QEII Halifax Infirmary on February 22, 2020, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on April 17, 1940 in Halifax, NS, she was the daughter of C. LeRoy and A. Beryl (Giffin) Trites.

Bev is survived by her three daughters, Lee Currie, Oakville; Bryn Currie, Toronto and Beth Currie Watt (Jamie), Toronto; eight grandchildren, Claire, Cole, Chloe, Caden, William, Sydney, Spencer, Greydon; sisters-in-law, Joan Trites, Fredericton; Barbara Beatty, Shediac; Kathryn (Dennis) Morris, White Rock, BC; several cherished nieces and nephews, including Todd Trites (Bonnie), Upper Gagetown; Lisa Lindsley (Henry), and Janet Ross (David), Coldbrook; great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bev was predeceased by her beloved husband of 31 years, Grant; brother, Frederick and sister, Patricia, in infancy.

Bev studied at Acadia Horton Academy, Acadia University (’60), and Victoria General School of Nursing (RN ’62). She worked as a nurse and subsequently, with Grant, as owner of a 4-star bed and breakfast in Truro, NS for nine years. She was a member of the Wolfville Baptist Church, serving tirelessly on several boards and committees, especially the Social & Benevolent Committee, where she helped plan and orchestrate many dinners, fundraisers and church celebrations. Bev adored working with her hands and this was evidenced through her many past times of knitting, sewing, photography, quilting and drawing. She had a passion for gardening, painting, theatre, art collecting and travel. Bev loved Acadia and her many lifelong friendships. She was a very proud, active and supportive Acadia Alumnus and was the 2018 recipient of the Acadia Alumni Isaac Chipman Award for Excellence in Alumni Service. She was an Acadia cheerleader in 1959 and will forever Stand Up and Cheer for Old Acadia!

Bev played an instrumental part in raising funds, securing donors and providing input on the design to bring The Valley Hospice to fruition (summer 2020). Her philanthropy was extended in many ways including to the Landmark East School, L’Arche Homefires, Sunday Music in the Garden Room and support for various talented young Valley musicians to aid in the launch of their careers. Bev led a busy life but was happiest perhaps when she was preparing tea biscuits for a crowd, serving tea to friends, hosting a dinner party, celebrating milestones, travelling or in days gone by, dancing with Grant.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wolfville Baptist Church. Burial will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend thanks to Bev’s family doctor, Dr. Barbara Ross, the Valley Regional Hospital and the caring staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Halifax Infirmary. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in Bev’s memory may be made to the Wolfville Baptist Church – Elevator Fund, the Acadia Alumni Association, the Valley Hospice Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.