Beverly C. Reed, 90, of Dresden died Oct. 9, 2017 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on Nov. 17, 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Harold and Marie Austin.

Beverly was a hard worker. She was employed at Clarostat, Arrowhart and Sylvania just to name a few businesses.

Beverly was an excellent mother to her children. Beverly enjoyed taking pictures, traveling, trips to the mountains and the ocean. Also, going out to eat at the Olive Garden, McDonald's, Taste of Maine and the Sea Basket.

She was predeceased by her husband Elmer Reed and her sister Virginia Hudson.

Beverly is survived by her sons, Richard Reed and wife Leane of Readfield, and Allen Reed and wife Barbara of Wiscasset; brothers, Harold Austin and wife Nancy of Robinston, and Walter Austin of Colorado, grandchildren, Rick Reed and wife Mariam, Sheila Kimball, Jeramey Reed and wife Erin, Joshua Reed, and Charlene Reed; great-grandchildren, Amanda Reed, Christian Reed and Allison Kimball; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial to follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Dresden.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, ME 04357.