Walter J. Beard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Walter J. Beard of Westfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry S. Beard and Faith Beard (Johnson); and his wife Natalie Bozarth. He is survived by: his significant other Christine Bednarski of Springfield; his siblings, James S. Beard (Charlotte) of Martinsville, VA, Stuart Beard (Carla Romney) of Medfield, MA, Philadelphia Beard (Jonathan Hood) of Cape Coral, FL and Sarah Beard (John Fitzgerald) of Blandford; his niece Emily Beard; his nephew Stuart Beard; his goddaughter Jasmine Montanaro of Westfield; his friend Rosanne; Rachael Dubiel of Huntington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southern Poverty Law Center, 4000 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL 36104.
