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Beverly Pollard, of Kincardine, passed away at Trillium Court on Friday December 15, 2023 at age 92, surrounded by her family and listening to her favourite jazz music. Beloved dance partner and best friend of the late Doug Scott. Bev was born in East York Township on January 16, 1931 to the late Helen (Dowdell) and Bert Clark. She worked for several years at Bruce Power where she met Doug in 1968. Bev loved music and spent countless hours with the Lighthouse Swing Band, dancing along to the tunes that Doug played on his saxophone. Greatly missed by her son John (Joan) Pollard of Kincardine and Doug’s daughter Therese (Greg ) Drodge of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Amy (Steve) Fry of Ripley and Jeff (Maryellen) Pollard of Lucknow and cherished great grandma of Taylor, Taryn, Tori, Ty and Kenzie. Also survived by sister Doreen (Sandy) McMillan of Peterborough and several Pollard and Hunter relatives. Predeceased by daughter Susan and first husband Jack Pollard. Visitation will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley on Sunday December 17, 2023 from 2-4 PM. A private graveside service and interment will take place in the spring at the Kincardine Cemetery.
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John and Joan, Doreen and Sandy, and all, I am late with my condolences however nothing I can say could ever soften the blow of Bev’s departure. A beautiful person full of compassion and concern for all. Bev has left many positive memories.
Gracious and lovely, Bev, is how she carried her presence through life. I can still see her gently dancing and swaying to music before supper at Malcolm Place.
Sorry for the sadness of her passing during this Holiday season, while she dances her way back to loved ones gone before her.
Sending my deepest sympathy and fond memories of Bev.
To John and Joan, Amy and Steve, Jeff and Mary Ellen and all your families, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, Gramma and Great Gramma. Bev was a lovely lady and you will have many wonderful memories to celebrate her life over the many years ahead. You are in our hearts and thoughts at this sad time. Wendy and Brian Pollock.
Message from John and Rosemary Cutting 2023-12-22 09:11:07
Sorry for your loss John and Joan
Message from Duane Waddington2023-12-21 10:55:12
Beverly was one of the very first people I met when I arrived at Bruce A in 1976. Bev was always there to answer the questions the managers couldn't . After retirement I would run into Bev and Susan at Tims and found that I was one of the people Bev would remember Going to miss her
Message from Brenda Melong 2023-12-21 06:25:04
I am so very sorry for your loss; you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Brenda, Steve and family
Message from Karla Hogan 2023-12-20 08:29:57
My sincere condolences to John, Joan, and families on the passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May she Rest In Peace.
So sad to learn of the passing of Bev.
Worked with Bev for many years at the Bruce in Control Mtce.
She was a hard and vibrant worker and you could always depend on her when needed.
Our condolences 💐 to the family.
Madge and Jack Twolan.
Dear John and Joan, Bev's grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Fry of Ripley and Jeff (Maryellen) Pollard of Lucknow; and great-children: Taylor, Taryn, Tori, Ty and Kenzie. Sending heartfelt condolences for your sad loss to all of you and to all of Bev's other family members and friends. Keeping you close in prayer.
Our deepest sympathy to John, Joan, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Treasure the many memories you have shared through the years.
RIP Beverley!
Sincerely, Joan and Wayne Hartwick