Obituary: Beverly Ann (Surprenant) Andersen, 70, of Durham

DURHAM, CT - (From Wallingford Funeral Home) Beverly Ann (Surprenant) Andersen, 70, of Durham; Mother, Grami, and beloved life partner of Robert Andrade, died on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Middlesex Hospital.

She was born on October 12, 1951, in Ludlow, Mass. She was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Morin) Surprenant.

Beverly was a longtime resident of Durham, and she was employed for many years at Uncle Bob’s Flower & Garden Center of Middlefield as a floral designer.

Beverly is survived by her two sons, Jesse DiNoia and his wife, Laura, of Middlefield; John Andersen and his wife, Tamara, of Berlin; and her daughter, Tracy Andersen and her partner, Joseph Mencarini, of Berlin.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and four grandchildren, Joey, Thomas, Isabel, and Joseph; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Beverly had a way of making her friends feel like family, and leaves behind many who will miss her dearly.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Albert Bellorini and Jean Boucher.

Beverly’s family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m with a brief memorial service at 6:30 p.m.

Burial will be private at St. John Cemetery. For online condolences visit www.wallingfordfh.com.