NORTHBOROUGH

Beverly Ann (Pierce) McCaffrey, 88, of Northborough, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 after a long illness. She was born on May 19, 1936 to Carl and A. Regina (Sheridan) Pierce. She was the oldest of 4 children and grew up in the City of Worcester.

Beverly leaves her loving husband of 67 years, Deacon Joseph Arne McCaffrey; her son Michael and wife Gail (Hopkins) of Norfolk, MA; daughter Lauri Turner and husband Dave of Worcester; MA; son William and wife Martha (Fisher) of Pepperell, MA; and son Timothy and wife Maegen (Moore) of Clinton, MA. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Kayla McCaffrey and husband Andrew Taff; Jill McCaffrey; Meghan (McCaffrey) Serra and husband Joseph; Joseph McCaffrey and wife Amy (D'Entremont); Kathryn McCaffrey; Campbell and Molly McCaffrey; and 2 great-grandchildren, Amelia and Oliver. She is further survived by her brother Craig Pierce and wife Patricia (Sayers), of Upton, MA; and her daughter-in-law Amy (Dodge) Carlson and husband John of Shrewsbury, MA. Beverly was predeceased by her parents; her son James McCaffrey; granddaughter Amanda Rose McCaffrey; brother Richard Pierce; and sister Gail (Pierce) Phillips.

Bev grew up in a family of card players and was always eager to sit down to a game of pinochle or pitch, but especially cribbage. She loved the competition and to share a laugh with family and friends. In their later years, she and Joe looked forward to weekly card games at the Northborough Senior Center. Bev also loved the challenge of a crossword puzzle and started a 30 year tradition of gathering with her family on Sunday mornings to do the puzzle as a group. She was also an artist who loved handicrafts - cross-stitch, drawing, painting, and beading were particular favorites. Bev and Joe were also fortunate enough to be able to travel across the US and Canada in their RV, and also spent many summers as seasonal campers in Exeter, NH. Bev had a wonderful circle of friends from far and near whom she considered as extended family.

Friends and relatives are invited to visit with Beverly's family on Tuesday, March 18th from 4-7 PM at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street in Northborough. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 19th at St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main Street, Northborough, with burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury.

To leave an online condolence or word of comfort for her family, please visit www.HaysFuneralHome.com.