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Bernard Francis “Bernie” Beavan

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Birth	:	21 Feb 1931 Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	24 Jun 2020 Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2606010, -76.6213989
Description	:	Bernard Francis Beavan “Bernie” “Pop”, 89 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 21, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Bernard Stanton Beavan and Lillian Catherine (Mattingly) Beavan. Due to the death of his mother and father at an early age, he was raised by his uncle and aunt, the late Joseph Marion Gough, Sr., and Violet Sophia Mattingly Gough. He attended St. Mary’s Academy and was a lifelong resident of Leonardtown. Bernie entered the United States Army on April 13, 1948 and... Read More	Bernard Francis Beavan “Bernie” “Pop”, 89 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 21, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Bernard Stanton Beavan and Lillian Catherine (Mattingly) Beavan. Due to the death of his mother and father at an early age, he was raised by his uncle and aunt, the late Joseph Marion Gough, Sr., and Violet Sophia Mattingly Gough. He attended St. Mary’s Academy and was a lifelong resident of Leonardtown. Bernie entered the United States Army on April 13, 1948 and served until his honorable discharge as Sergeant on April 14, 1952. While in the Army he served in the 29th Infantry on Okinawa, Japan during the Korean War and earned the Army Occupation Medal (Japan) and the Good Conduct Medal. He then joined the Maryland National Guard from 1954 to 1957. Bernie married the love of his life, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Norris) Beavan on April 2, 1956 at Our Lady’s Catholic Church in Leonardtown, MD and they enjoyed 55 wonderful years together. He was an enthusiastic gardener, taking great pride in his tomatoes and enjoyed sharing his vegetables with many. Bernie found joy in the afternoons listening to his favorite country music or watching oldies on the television. He was a die-hard Redskins fan. Bernie’s greatest love was for his family. His primary focus in life was his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; always putting them first. He enjoyed spending time with each and every one of them at family gatherings, school functions, sporting events or just sitting at his home and listening to whatever they had on their mind. Bernie was employed by Bell Atlantic Telephone Company for 37 years, starting out as a Lineman and working his way up to a Manager of Installation and Maintenance for the Tri-County area. Upon his retirement he assisted his daughter and son-in-law with their business, taking on the job of permitting agent for Randy’s Pier and Seawall. Bernie was a 50-year member of the Leonardtown Lions Club from 1969 until his passing and is a Past President. He received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for dedicated humanitarian services in 2007. This is the highest form of recognition conferred by the Lions Club International Foundation. He was also involved in other various organizations including the Board of Directors for St Mary’s Hospital (President of the Board in 1978), the Leonardtown Fire Department from 1947 to 1961, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion Post #54. He was appointed by the Honorable Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. to the St. Mary’s County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board from 2003 to 2008. Bernie is survived by his children, Bernard Ignatius Beavan (Shawn), Deborah Elizabeth Pilkerton (Ricky), Catherine Beavan Beckwith (Tim), Sharon Louise Korb (Tom), and Joseph Stanton Beavan (Jessica); ten grandchildren, Danielle M. Beavan Hunley (Matt), Brian F. Beavan (Jerica), Randy S. Pilkerton (Amanda), Kevin M. Pilkerton (Jaclyn), Jack D. Beckwith (Michelle), Ashley E. Beckwith (Tony), Thomas J. Korb, Jena L. Korb (Bobby), Brie-Ann N. Beavan and Trace A. Beavan; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his siblings, Bernard Stanton Beavan (Dot), James Benjamin Beavan, Sr., (Marie), George Mattingly Beavan (Mary), Ann Rosalie Bowman (Jerry), Mary Loretta Beavan Norris (Berkman), Joseph Marion Gough (Ann), Mary Catherine Thompson (Tommy), Massey Gough Connelly (Sonny) and Jane Mattingly Gough. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Reverend John Nguyen, will follow at 12:30 p.m., at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, 41410 Medley’s Neck, Leonardtown, MD. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, ACTS (A Community That Shares) P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618 and the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.

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Bernard Francis “Bernie” Beavan's memorial is located at: Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA.
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Bernard Francis “Bernie” Beavan death on 24 Jun 2020 in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 38.2606010
Longitude: -76.6213989

Family Members:

Parent

Bernard Stanton Beavan

(1891 - 1930)

Lillian Catherine Mattingly Beavan

(1895 - 1931)

Spouse

Elizabeth Ann “Betty Ann” Norris Beavan

(1936 - 2011)

Siblings

Bernard Stanton Beavan Jr.

(1919 - 1997)

Mary Loretta Beavan Norris

(1921 - 2020)

James Benjamin “Jimmie” Beavan Sr.

(1923 - 2000)

George Mattingly Beavan

(1928 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2606010, -76.6213989

2. Xaverian Brothers Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2859383, -76.6246719

3. Saint Marys County War Memorial
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2908516, -76.6359329

4. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2916985, -76.6327972

5. Ellenborough Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2956505, -76.6238632

6. First Saints Community Church Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2997017, -76.6414032

7. Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3084602, -76.6644516

8. Charles Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3082390, -76.6662064

9. Saint Francis Xavier Church Cemetery
Compton, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2630997, -76.6983032

10. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2881012, -76.5519028

11. Old Saint Aloysius Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3210983, -76.6382980

12. Saint John Francis Regis Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3335991, -76.5594025

13. Holy Face Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2406006, -76.5096970

14. Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3462410, -76.5660629

15. Joy Chapel Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3381004, -76.5457993

16. All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery
Oakley, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2882996, -76.7416992

17. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2724686, -76.4940033

18. Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2818604, -76.4950638

19. Saint Marys Youth Memorial Park
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2367477, -76.4956131

20. Saint George's Poplar Hill Episcopal Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1954689, -76.5212631

21. Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery
Loveville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3504040, -76.6874632

22. Hammett Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2885160, -76.4864860

23. Saint George's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1940842, -76.5042114

24. Saint Marks UAME Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1989200, -76.4957000