Beverly Kneeland

Beverly May (Arnold) Kneeland, 95, formerly of Burncoat Street, died Sunday, December 8, 2024 at The Oasis at Dodge Park assisted living facility, Worcester. 

 Beverly was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Robert Joseph Kneeland, who died in 1993. She is survived by her two sons, Michael D. Kneeland, M.D., of Norfolk MA and Richard T. Kneeland, Esq., of Pomfret Center, CT.; her daughter, Barbara J. (Kneeland) Senior, R.N. of Louisville, Kentucky, and Beverly’s sister, Lois Mylen of Dudley MA.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers, Randolph Arnold Jr. and Robert Arnold; and her sisters, Rita “Cookie” Johnson, Lorraine Raidy, Shirley Cote and Winifred Vient. 

 Beverly was born in Leicester, the daughter of the late Randolph T. and Lillian R. (Liberty) Arnold and lived in Worcester most of her life. She graduated from South High School and prior to her becoming a loving mother, she worked at Heald Machine in the specification department. Beverly spent her life devoted to her family. She enjoyed shopping, music, exercise classes, dancing and attending Night Life classes to learn new dance steps. She also enjoyed her trips to Bermuda, Florida, and Branson among others. As a new mother, she would often use her special sewing and knitting talents to make clothes. She will be remembered as a giving, caring, and loving mother. 

 We would like to thank the caring staff at the OASIS at Dodge Park for the outstanding care provided to Beverly. 

 Services for Beverly will be held privately. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester were honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692