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Beverly Mary Whalen of Old Saybrook, and formerly of South Windsor and East Hartford, passed away on Oct. 6 in New Haven. She was born on April 6, 1938, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of John and Pauline (Goode) Coulombe. Beverly was the widow of William C. Whalen, Sr., who died in 1980.

Beverly was an active member of the local community, volunteering at the Saybrook Food Pantry, The KATE, the Estuary Council of Seniors, and the Goodspeed Opera House. Before her retirement, she worked as a secretary at Pratt and Whitney, Fuss and O’Neill Engineering, and East Catholic and Xavier High Schools, as well as a teller at the Middlesex Credit Union. She was a member of St. John Church in Old Saybrook and taught religious education for many years both in Old Saybrook and South Windsor. She was past president of the Fenwood District in Old Saybrook and was an active member of the Westbrook Elks Lodge. She was active in fund raising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program. Beverly loved welcoming family and friends into her home and always looked forward to her weekly bridge games. She was also an avid tennis player.

Beverly is survived by her sons William Jr. and his husband John Wu of New York, New York; John and his wife Moira of Kennebunk, Maine; and Thomas and his wife Monica of West Hartford. She is also survived by her sister Carole Casale and her husband Joseph of Stuart, Florida; and nine cherished grandchildren who were the light of her life. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Sarah Whalen.

Calling hours were held on Oct. 12 at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Oct. 13 in St. John Church, Main Street, Old Saybrook. Burial followed at Cypress Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries. For an online obituary or to sign the guest book, visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com.