Beverly F. Gerson

Beverly F. Gerson of Marblehead, entered into rest on October 26, 2018. Born in Pittsburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Pearl (Halpern) Fink. She was the beloved wife of Robert Gerson with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Beverly received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburg and earned a master’s degree in Child Development from Michigan State University. For many years she was the well-respected director for the Salem State Pre-School Program. Ms. Gerson was a firm believer and advocate of early childhood education programs. She was a past president of the MA section of the National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers and was often invited as a guest lecturer for the Salem State University education department. Beverly was a longtime member at Temple Emanu-El in Marblehead and was a proud docent at the Peabody Essex Museum.

In addition to her husband, those left to cherish Beverly’s memory are her devoted children: Benjamin Gerson and his husband Kevin Mullins of Cambridge, MA and Jonathan Gerson of Manchester, NH; her brother and sister- in -law, David and Terri Gerson of ME; many cousins and lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn Fink.

A funeral service for Beverly will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945. Interment will follow in Temple Emanu-El Memorial Park of Marblehead, Buxton Rd., Danvers.

Shiva will be observed at the late home on Monday Oct. 29, 2018 from 5 until 8 PM and on Tuesday October 30, 2018 from 5 until 8 PM. Contributions in her memory may be made to: Peabody Essex Museum Docent Memorial Fund, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970.