Beverley “Bev” Denise Bhowmik, 73, passed away peacefully in her home on the evening of Sunday, August 7^th in Amherst, Massachusetts. Beverley was very loved by all and will be dearly missed.

She was born on August 31, 1948 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to the late James Woodward Tom & Emma Blanche. Bev grew up in Toronto while enjoying trips to the lake and cottages as well as many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, ice skating, and golfing, with her parents and siblings Fran and Ted. Upon graduating from Burnhamthorpe High School, she attended nursing school and then graduated from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

There she met the love of her life and on December 31, 1973, Beverley married Prasanta C. Bhowmik through a Hindu ceremony in Bayenda, West Bengal, India. They had three children Kiran, Monica, and David. She was a loving and dedicated mother as well as a devoted wife who supported her family, children, and later her grandchildren, with her whole life and all of her love.

Bev was always known for her talented cooking skills. From hosting and attending gourmet groups through the University Women’s group and later with a tight group of friends, to the many potlucks and gatherings, holiday meals, and dinners with family, friends, and many visitors, she always had “highly successful events”.

Beverley was a natural caretaker who had an intuitive sense about what everyone needed. Unsurprisingly Beverley had a long career as an early childhood educator working at daycare centers such as Cushman Hill and the UMass Child Care Center. She also ran her own home daycare when her children were young and “Dida Daycare” for her grandchildren. In her second career you could find Bev planting, weeding, or even driving the large mowers as part of her work with the grounds crew at the Hickory Ridge Golf Course.

In addition to her joy of gardening, Bev was an avid and enthusiastic reader who participated in many book group discussions, and was a great keeper of knowledge and information. She was a puzzle fanatic and also had a great enjoyment of cards which was passed on from her parents and that she continued with her children and grandchildren. Beverley was an active participant and supporter of the Women’s Golf League and she played many rounds of golf with her husband and friends. Bev was a well verse traveler who always looked forward to her annual family vacation on Cape Cod. Bev was a patient and loving individual who touched many lives. A great friend to many and loved by all she will be sorely missed and well-remembered for her bright smile, keen sense of humor, kind heart, and her ability to accept and embrace all whom she met.

Beverley was preceded in death by her son David Edward Bhowmik, her father James “Jimmy” Woodward Tom, her mother Emma “Blanche” Tom, her daughter Kiran Denise Bhowmik (Henry), and her sister Frances “Fran” Bruce (Doug).

Beverley is survived by her husband Prasanta C. Bhowmik of Amherst, MA; daughter Monica Indrani Bhowmik (Eric Driver); son-in-law Henry Wilson; her grandchildren Taikoda David, Tsukiko Tome, Sunali Rae, Raina Elizabeth; her brother James ‘Ted’ Edward Tom (Sandra ‘Sandy’); nieces Erin and Melanie; nephews James, Michael, Darren, and Corey; 13 grandnieces and grandnephews; relatives in India; her son-in-laws’ families; and many loving close friends who were very dear to her heart and like family.

Arrangements had been entrusted to Douglas Funeral Home. A memorial celebration will be held September 10th, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Amherst Women’s Club. Special thanks to the local Indian community, family, and friends, for their support with puja and food. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com