Beverly A. Pritchard, 71, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on August 4th. A devoted mother and grandmother she enjoyed sharing time with her family. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Thomas & Mildred (Pickering) Ridge. Survivors include a son, Robert Pritchard and his wife Linda of Fall River; a daughter, Doreen Pritchard of Fall River; brothers, Thomas Ridge of Wareham, Kenneth Ridge of Florida and Gregory Ridge of Fall River; a sister, Joyce St. Laurent of Fall River; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also mother of the late Gary S. Pritchard and Norma Hands Shannon, and sister of the late Spencer Ridge. Arrangements were private.