Beverly J Cameron

W. STEWARTSTOWN – Beverly J. (Adams) Cameron, 96, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in W. Stewartstown. She was born In New York City on June 30, 1928, to William O. and Florence (Cole) Adams. Her childhood years were spent in New York City, Brewer and Wilson’s Mills, Maine, where she later became the oldest “big sister” to nine siblings. Beverly attended elementary school in Wilson’s Mills. Her freshman year of high school was spent in Brewer; she then transferred and graduated in 1946 from Gorham, N.H. High School. On June 22, 1947, Bev married Eric Cameron of Magalloway, Maine. She and Eric lived in Oquossoc, Maine, for several years. During that time, she was employed at Quimby’s Store and the Post Office in Oquossoc. Eric and Bev later moved to Magalloway to continue operating camps that Eric’s parents had owned. Big Buck Camps was a favorite fishing and hunting destination for many out-of-state enthusiasts. Many gatherings and fun times were celebrated in the main camp by the Cameron and Adams families over the years. Bev was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Aziscoos Grange, as well as being a town officer in Magalloway. Working on fund raisers for the grange, church, or schools was something she always volunteered for. Bev and her family and friends enjoyed performing musical shows at the town halls. She could play the piano and accordion. Playing her keyboard for residents at CCNH gave her and others great enjoyment. Beverly enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She donated many pairs of mittens to schools in Colebrook and Errol. Some people called her “The Mitten Lady” as she hung several pair on Christmas trees at the Post Office and Clinic each year. The Balsams was a big part of Bev’s life. Over the years, she worked at the hotel, gift shop, balloon factory, ski area, and visitor center. Talking with people from all over the country, giving directions and information about our state, or New England, gave her great joy. Beverly is survived by siblings Marilyn Frizzell of Colebrook, Jerold Adams of Groveton, Sally Champagne of Goffstown and Gail Keazer of Colebrook; many in-laws and nieces and nephews from both Adams and Cameron families were loved by Aunt Bev. Predeceasing Beverly was husband Eric in 1986, parents Bill and Florence Adams, siblings Carol Rich, Joan Poitras, Bill Adams, Jr., and James Adams. There are no public calling hours. A visiting hour at 10 a.m. and a memorial service at 11 a.m. will be held at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Interment will be private at the Magalloway Cemetery adjacent to the little pink church. Bev loved animals, especially dogs. Expressions of sympathy in her name may be made to the Coös Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 345, Colebrook, NH 03576; or to the Adopt A Stray Rescue, 14601 Ansata Drive, Alexander, AR 72002. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Beverly J Cameron

June 30, 1928 - October 21, 2024