Beverly Giard

Beverly Ellen (Young) Giard of Burlington, VT passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on February 19, 2026. Bev was born on January 1, 1929 in Claremont, NH to Donald and Marion (Potter) Young.

Mom spent most of her younger years in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts where she attended Arms Academy high school. She married David Giard on September 9, 1950. They spent many happy years together until his passing on January 10, 2009. Mom was a stay-at-home Mom until her children James Giard, Stephen Giard and Diane (Giard) Cota were in high school. At that time, she worked at S& H Green Stamps then completed her career at IBM.

Mom and Dad first lived in Williamstown, MA then moved to Malletts Bay, VT to reside most of their married life. Summers were spent at the” lake” in their home in South Hero, VT. Later in life they moved to live in Florida for the winter months then back to South Hero in the summer. While in Florida they volunteered whenever an opportunity came up.

Mom loved her family deeply and enjoyed entertaining her family and friends, especially at their summer home in South Hero, VT. She was welcoming and loving to all who knew her. She loved boating and being on the water. She enjoyed volunteering in both church-related and community-related events. Mom was a hard worker both at work and home. She could be found on the beach in the summer raking stones and seaweed so there would be a sandy beach for all to enjoy.

Mom is survived by her son James D Giard (Jeanne), daughter Diane (Giard) (Donald)Cota, Grandsons Curtis Corse, Joshua Giard (Lynn), granddaughter Krista Corse, great granddaughters Alyssa, Savannah and Sophie Corse and great grandson James Giard.

Mom was predeceased by her husband David, son Stephen Giard and grandson Jason Corse.

Services will be held on June 6, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Internment will be at the family’s convenience.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Cathedral Square Assisted Living, 3 Cathedral Square, Burlington, VT 05401 or Bayada Hospice Care, 463 Mountain View Drive, Suite 100 Colchester, VT 05446 or Colchester Lions Club, c/o Mike Cabral 156 Meadow Drive, Colchester, VT 05446 or a charity of your choice.