William A. Beers

He was born in Hartford, CT on January 25, 1921 to Augustus and Mary (Wells) Beers. He grew up in Holyoke, MA and lived in Wilmington, MA before moving to Bedford many years ago.

During World War II he served in the US Army in the Pacific Theatre.

He earned bachelor's degrees in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts in 1943, and in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnical Institute in 1948.

Mr. Beers worked as an electrical engineer and manager with New England Telephone Company from 1948 to 1981. In retirement, as a member of the Telephone Pioneers, he volunteered with the Talking Book Repair Program.

He enjoyed many outdoor activities, including fly fishing. He also enjoyed wood turning, music and photography. He was an amateur radio operator and was active with Nashua Amateur Radio Club and Amoskeag Radio Club.

He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Seton Church.

The family includes his wife of 63 years, Martha L. (Parry) Beers of Bedford; three daughters, Susan M. Beers of Groton, MA, Barbara A. Beers and her partner, Chris Friedman, of Hopkinton and Teresa Apgar and her husband, Scott, of Bedford; and four grandchildren, Emily Griffith, Caroline Apgar, Eric Apgar and Tyler Apgar.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Nathan Griffith; a son in law, Scott Griffith; and a brother, Gilbert Beers.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at St. Teresa Healthcare Center for the loving care they provided to William.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meetinghouse Rd., Bedford. A reception followed immediately in the church hall. Private burial will be in Bedford Center Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Teresa Healthcare Center, 519 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104.