Beverly B. Walton

April 12, 2017

Beverly Walton, 90, of West Hartford, passed away in the early morning hours of April 12th. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and a cornerstone of strength for the entire Walton family and their friends. Hers was an exceptionally rich, adventurous and blessed life. She was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to Muriel and Irwin Barry. Her young life was filled with many adventures which she shared with her beloved sister and best friend, Anita. Beverly was a graduate of Boston University with a BA. She married Dr. Loftus Walton, MD and raised 6 children while continuing to work for AAA, Bryant University and in her husbands’ medical practice. Beverly was known for her grace, hospitality and dignity as well as her sense of humor. For those closest to Beverly, she provided calm within the storms of life. She was solid as a rock in tough times and loved to celebrate the joys in her life with those she loved. She created a household of strong family values and was a wonderful role model for all six of her children. Perhaps her greatest joys came from time spent with her 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was an active member of the community. An avid bridge player, tennis player and golf enthusiast, she won many tournaments while winning a large number of friends whom she adored. She was also a devoted supporter of the UCONN women’s basketball team. She is survived by her sister, Anita B. MacDonald. She is also survived by her six children: Sally Hills, her husband Calvin, and their children Calvin Hills III, and wife Diane, Heather Jacobs and husband Brian; Richard Walton and partner Pasty Eickelberg, children Charlie Walton, wife Lily, and Kendall Walton and husband Finn; Pamela Fuller and her children Tamara and partner Noah, Aaron, Hannah Blaney and husband Jeffrey; Steven Walton and wife Terri, their children Hillary and Gabrielle; William Walton and wife Teresa, their children Christina and John; Vicki Meany and husband Brian, their children James, Colin and Claire. She is also survived by her cousin Diana Barnard and husband Doug; and by her nephew Scott MacDonald, wife Kateri and children Alistair and Estelle. She also had 10 great grandchildren she adored: Carter, Cole, Colleen, Carolyn, Will, Noah, Liam, Clementine, Goldie and Mason. She will be sorely missed by all who love her. There will be a private family burial. In lieu of flowers, donations can be offered to McLean Hospice, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT 06070. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com