Beverly June James

Beverly June James, 85, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on October 21, 2026. She was born to Henry and Amy (nee Bradstock) Sheffield on March 31, 1941. Beverly lived her life in Pittsfield and Wellington. She was a 1959 Wellington High School graduate.

Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, who skillfully attended to her family before joining the work force after her children were grown. She began working for Wellington Industrial Tire and later for the Oberlin Clinic as a receptionist. A woman of many talents and interests, Beverly enjoyed going to movies and riding on roller coasters, something she did until recently. She was a member of the Wellington First Congregational Church, Wellington Eagles, treasurer of the Country Road Sam Camping Club, and an active member of the Penfield quilters group. Her diversified interests also included bowling, camping and Bingo.

Left to remember her are her loving husband of 67 years, Roger James; her children, Darrell (Lisa) James, of Rotonda West, Florida, Dawn (Anthony) Hein of Wellington, Diane Kayle of Amherst, Dean (Deirdre) of Winterville, NC, and Denise (Steven) Smarr of Lorain; grandchildren: Tyler (Amanda) James, Bryan (Tabitha North) James, Makayla (Adam) Evens, Mariah (Rodrigo) Kelly, Marissa (Kevin) Watson, Megan (Zach Blazer) Kayle, Chelsea Kayle, and Raymond; great-grandchildren, Zelda, Zoey, Kauê, Koa, Nolan, and Finn; her brother, Jim (Lora) Sheffield; and sister-in-law, Gerladine Sheffield. Beverly was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Charles Sheffield and sister-in-law Rosemarie Sheffield.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Norton-Eastman Funeral Home is assisting the family with services and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.