She was born on June 11, 1961 in Weymouth, the daughter of Thomas F. and Florence (Costello) Beard. They precede her in death.
She was a school bus driver for Sandwich Schools, and at Tomato’s Italian Restaurant in Sandwich.
Surviving family members are her children, Thomas Cunning and Caroline Cunning. Siblings, Karen Higgins of Weymouth, Nancy Curtin of Worcester, Jane Byron of Duxbury, and Thomas of Dedham.
Cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service for Chris on Thursday October 5, at 11:00 AM, at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Rte 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563.
She will be inurned at a later date in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Dennis, MA.
Friends may share respects, and send condolences to the family online at, www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com