Beverley Jane

Andrews

Beverley Jane Andrews
November 10, 1940 – October 20, 2026

Oakland: Beverley Jane Andrews, of Oakland, Maine, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 20th, 2026, just shy of her 86th birthday, surrounded by the love of her family.

Beverley (“Bev”) was born on November 10th, 1940, at Friendship Hospital in Bangor, Maine, to Natalie and Everett Stimpson.

Bev spent her early childhood in the Old Town area and loved to tell stories about her time at her grandparents’ Cunningham family farm. There she learned the value of hard work and formed a special bond with her grandfather. It was also there that her love of animals began, and it grew throughout her life. From the pony she had as a child, to the many cats and dogs that followed, each held a special place in her heart. Her lifelong love of gardening began on the farm as well. Planting beautiful flowers brought her great joy, and everything she planted seemed to thrive under her care.

Beverley, spelled with “ley,” as she would often remind everyone, attended elementary and high school in Old Town. Her treasured keepsakes reflect her dedicated involvement in many booster clubs and school spirit activities.

Bev met her future husband, Wayne Gary Andrews, on a blind date at a friend’s house near the Stillwater Bridge. After a brief courtship and engagement, they were married in Old Town in 1961. In 1970 they moved to Oakland, where they made their home for the rest of their nearly 64 years of marriage.

Bev worked in retail in the Old Town–Bangor area and embraced opportunities to model clothing. She later worked with special-needs adults in the Waterville area, as well as at several local nursing homes and a hotel, before settling into long-term employment at Hannaford Supermarket in Waterville.

Bev was always fun to be around, always willing to help when help was needed, always considerate and appreciative of others, and always showed how deeply she cared. She worked hard to reach her own goals and to help her children achieve theirs. She was a selfless and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved to shop and bake, and she sent gifts to family and friends all year long, always going above and beyond. Every card and package was decorated with elaborate stickers and stamps, and prepared with the utmost care.

Known to many as “Nana,” Bev raised her two children and helped raise two grandchildren into happy, healthy, and successful adults. She supported her family in a strong, no-nonsense, yet gentle way. She often offered “pocket money,” and when someone tried to refuse, she would warn, “Never refuse an offer of money, as it may not happen again…” or simply insist, “I want you to take it!” She sure loved to talk about her family, and was so proud to share their adventures and accomplishments. Those who knew her were lucky to have her as an inspiration and role model.

Bev had a gift for conversation, and we were always amazed by the stories of the people she met. She would come home from medical appointments and share the family histories of her providers, recalling every detail with a memory as sharp as a tack. She truly loved socializing, and many of the people she met over the years became her friends.

Bev faced health challenges in later years that limited her ability to drive, travel, and experience new places. Through it all, she remained resilient, kept a great sense of humor, and stayed optimistic.

Bev was predeceased by her parents, Natalie and Everett Stimpson; her son, Wayne Gary Andrews II, in 2021; her husband, Wayne Gary Andrews, in 2025; her sisters, Ruth Boucher and Rosemary Stone; and many beloved pets.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Luce, and Deborah’s husband, Brian; her grandchildren, Neil and Katie Luce, all of Sidney, Maine; and her sister-in-law, Shireen Burse, and niece, Lisa Burse, both of Eastport, Maine.

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and the many who knew her.

The family extends special thanks to the MaineGeneral Hospice team for the care and support given to Beverley and her family. Their compassion and understanding are deeply appreciated.

Interment services will be held on Sunday, November 15th, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Lewis Cemetery on Cottle Road in Oakland, Maine. A memorial gathering will follow at Governor’s Restaurant in Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Waterville Area Humane Society.

Services are under the care of Wheeler Funeral Home in Oakland Maine. Please visit wheelerfh.com to sign an online guestbook or share a memory.