Beverlee Jane Montgomery
February 13, 1952 - February 20, 2025
It is with sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Beverlee Jane Montgomery (Budgeon), who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the age of 73. She was the loving spouse and lifelong partner of almost 48 years to Tim Montgomery of Oshawa.
Predeceased by her loving parents, Allan and Gladys Budgeon; her brothers, David (Jackie) and Bruce (Louisette); her mother- and father-in-law, Richard and Faye Montgomery; sister-in-law Judy Shelly (Junior); brother-in-law Rocky Montgomery (Rosina); sister- and brother-in-law Rosemary and John Frances; and brother-in-law Gary Waters (Peggy).
She is survived by her two beautiful and loving daughters, Karla (Matt) and Rebecca (Rick), and was the cherished Nanna to five wonderful grandchildren: Ashley, Matthew, Kaitlyn, Lucas, and Lawson.
She is also survived by her sisters Judy Niska (Unto), Linda Dufour (Danny), and Margaret Lapierre (Norm); sisters-in-law Brenda Nelson (Doug), Rosina Montgomery (Rocky), and Peggy Waters (Gary); brother- and sister-in-law Tom and Leslie Montgomery; and sister- and brother-in-law Nancy and Jiggs Swan.
She will also be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and close friends, including Mary Nevin (Timmy’s Tuesdays), Wanda Lansdowne, Mona Wannamaker, and Janet Brown.
Bev was born on February 13, 1952, in Rouyn-Noranda and grew up in Val-d'Or. She attended hairdressing school in North Bay and began her career in Gravenhurst, where she met her husband and lifelong partner, Tim. In 1979, they moved to Oshawa for Tim’s employment at Durham College. During her final 10 years of work before retirement, she owned and operated the Hair Services at Hillsdale Manor in Oshawa.
She loved her family and treasured holiday gatherings, where many wonderful memories were made. She especially enjoyed time spent with her two daughters and five grandchildren, creating laughter-filled moments that will be forever cherished.
A special thanks to her sister Margaret, who was with the family during the final hours of Bev’s life.
As per her wishes, Bev has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held later in the spring—when, as she always said, "all the snow is gone."
