Beatrice (Katz) Rich

Beatrice (Katz) Rich, a resident of Natick, MA for over 50 years, passed
away peacefully November 6, 2016 at the Parlin House in Wayland, MA.
She was 90 years old. For 67 years she was the beloved wife of the late
Alvin T. Rich. She leaves behind her daughter, Rosanne Kates, and her
husband, Louis, and her son, Irwin Rich, and his wife, Joni. She also leaves
five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bea was a sister to the
late Rita Barroll, Mildred Sherr, and Jerome Katz. She is survived by her
sisters, Helen Wolf and Audrey Hoffman.
Born in Manchester, NH November 1, 1926, she met the love of her life
when she was 11 years old, in Boston. Bea married her sweetheart, Al, at
19 years of age. She worked as a customer service rep in the claims
department for Allstate Insurance for over 25 years and took great pride in
her work.
More than anything else, Nana Bea loved being with her family. Her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant everything to her.
Services will be held on Tuesday November 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Temple
Beth Sholom 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA. Burial will follow at the
Chevra Kadusha Cemetery in Woburn, MA. Shiva will be observed
Tuesday, 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 1-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the home of Irwin
and Joni Rich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Open Spirit: A
Place of Hope Health & Harmony, 39 Edwards St. Framingham, MA 01701
or Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA 01701.