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Beverly Hertzig, 78

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Beverly Ruth (Barclay) Hertzig of Williamstown, Mass., died on April 1, 2020, at the age of 78.

She was born in Fresno, Calif., on July 15, 1941, to Bruce and Virginia (Bates) Barclay. She graduated from Fresno High School in 1959 and from Fresno State University in 1963 with a BSN in nursing. Bev started her career in nursing at Cowell Hospital on the University of California Berkley Campus. In 1966, she moved to Kern County California, where she worked as an OR nurse at the Lancaster Hospital in Lancaster. Bev also served as a public health nurse for the Kern County Department of Health in Mojave, Calif. From 1967 to 1969 she worked as a school nurse in Mojave and at Edwards Air Force Base.

Bev was married on July 18, 1969, to Dr. Robert Hertzig.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; her daughter Megan (Avi) Hertzig-Sharon of Brooklyn, N.Y.; her son, Jeremy Hertzig, MD, of Jackson, Wyoming; her two grandchildren, Ilan Sharon and Rami Sharon; her cousin, Diana Mock and her daughter, Megan in Fresno, Calif.; her sister-in-law Margaret Hertzig-Birch, her niece, Sarah Birch; and her nephew, Martin (Michelle) Birch.

Bev and Robert moved to Williamstown in 1971. Initially she worked part time as a nurse in Robert’s office of pediatrics. Bev then became a board member of the Williamstown Visiting Nurses Association (VNA). Soon there was a need for a director of nursing at the VNA and Bev stepped into that role. She also spent time as the nursing director for the Adams VNA as well. During her tenure with the VNA Bev, along with her associate, Linda White, RN, who would become a life-long and cherished friend, developed a prenatal program for expectant families to help ensure that they might have a positive experience during childbirth.

Bev took a few years off to raise her family and build and design her dream house. She then decided to pursue a new career. She was always interested in interior design and she began to develop her eye and hone her skills while working for Paul Rich and Sons in Pittsfield. Eventually, she went into business independently, starting Beverly Hertzig Interiors, her own company. She helped many clients in Berkshire County and in other faraway places to fulfill their design dreams. She found great pleasure in working with and enlisting talented local artisans, furniture makers and iron workers in her projects.

Bev had a strong interest in the arts in our community. She supported the Williamstown Theater Festival for years and relished the friendships she made with many members of the company. She sang with the Williams College Choral Society for many years. She also helped support numerous dance companies in the Berkshires. She will be missed by all.

We wish to thank the many caregivers who helped us through this difficult time; the Berkshire VNA, Home Instead Health Care, the staff at Williamstown Commons, and Hospice Care in the Berkshires.

Funeral notice: A celebration of Beverly’s life will occur at a later date due to the current health care crisis we are all facing. We will spend some time reflecting at our home on Sebago Lake in Maine, a place Bev loved as much as anywhere. To add to the Book of Memories please, visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.


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Robert, I am so very sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
from: Debbie Sullivanon: 04-08-2020

So sorry for your loss Dr, hertzig and family !🌹 the Harvey family
from: on: 04-06-2020

Dr. Hertzig so sorry for your loss. May she fly high with the angels and watch over you and your family! Sending positive thoughts and prayers
from: From the Harrington family on: 04-05-2020

I was so saddened to read about Bev’s passing away. I met her a couple of times and she was such a sweet and gracious gal.
To Dr. Hertzig and family I send my deepest condolences.
I hope the wonderful memories you all shared will help to ease the pain in your hearts in the coming days.
My heart is with you.....
from: Ellen Damion: 04-05-2020

Dr. Hertzig and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bev''s passing. She was an amazing woman who will be dearly missed by all. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
from: Amy (Whitney)Brassard,RNon: 04-04-2020

Dr Hertzig,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. She sounds like she was an amazing woman. I hope all the wonderful memories you shared help bring you some peace in the days ahead. Thoughts are with you all.
from: Erica (Dami) Pecoron: 04-03-2020

Dr. H Thank You so much for acknowledging Bevs caregivers. I was one for a very short time, but so enjoyed my time with her.
She was an inspiration to me and many others.
from: Linda Perryon: 04-03-2020

I send my deepest sympathy to you Dr Hertzig and your family. I remember your wife and she was a gracious,loving ,caring woman .God bless you and yours Sincerely Cindy and family
from: Cindy (Maxwell) Schneider on: 04-03-2020

So sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful and kind woman.

Tammy Wright & Family
from: Tammy Wrighton: 04-03-2020

Dr. Hertzig and Family,

My sympathies for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With Sympathy,
John Mulcahy
from: John Mulcahyon: 04-03-2020

Dr. Hertzig, we are Carrie Richards' parents and we are sending our sincerest condolences during this sad time. We're so sorry to hear of of your wife's passing. One step at a time, my friend...
from: Skeets and Barb Richardson: 04-03-2020

Dr. Hertzig, Jeremy & Megan,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife & mother. It has been many years since I have seen Mrs. Hertzig but I have such wonderful childhood memories of her. My mom was the childcare provider for Megan & Jeremy when they were little so I use to see her every day. She had a very contagious smile that lit up the room when she entered. She loved her children so much. I remember staying with your family when my sister was in the hospital in Boston and she treated me like I was one of her own. I will never forget the kind heart she showed not only to me and my family but to many other people. She was an amazing woman. Please know I am thinking of all of you at this most difficult time. Love, Tammy
from: Tammy Picardon: 04-02-2020

Dr. Hertzig and family,

We are so sorry for your loss.
from: Pam and Tom Kidderon: 04-02-2020

Sad to read of Bev’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you in these difficult days. Rest In Peace Bev. 🌈
from: Heather Lemoineon: 04-02-2020

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to Dr Hertzig and his family sending hugs from the Moore family❤❤
from: Melissa Denaulton: 04-02-2020

What a gracious, kind, generous, warm, welcoming, supportive person we have lost! Beverly was charming and compassionate toward young and old. Her radiance and positivity will be sorely missed.
from: Daniel Beckeron: 04-02-2020

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