Bethany ‘Baby Girl’ Kay Simard Joyal
February 17, 1983 – July 5, 2005
Dover, New Hampshire
Bethany K. “Baby Girl” Joyal, 22, of Dover, died suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2005, during childbirth at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. Bethany was born in Manchester on Feb.17, 1983, a daughter of Richard T. and Kathy M. (Roberge) Simard.
She had been a resident of Dover since 2001, formerly living in Manchester. Bethany was a graduate of Manchester Memorial High School, Class of 2001, and graduated in grooming and business from the University of New Hampshire in 2003 and 2004. Bethany had played softball at Manchester’s South Jr. Deb, and a number of years as a Granite State Rockers All-Star, with two national tournaments achieved. Bethany was an avid animal lover. She was an incredible pet groomer who planned to open her own shop, “The Ruff Kutt.” She was formerly employed at Tails Above the Rest in Manchester, All Critters Corner in Dover and Dogs & Peoples in Portsmouth.
In addition to her parents of Manchester, she leaves her husband, Matthew R. Joyal of Dover; her son, Cole Chase Joyal of Dover; her sister, April C. Simard of Rochester; her paternal grandparents, Andre and Gail Simard of Hooksett; her maternal grandparents, Dave and May Shaw of Hooksett; and her great-grandmother, Ruby Morse of Manchester.
Bethany is also survived by her father- and mother-in-law, James and Raylene Joyal Sr., of Rochester; her aunts and uncles, Karen and Scott Bunker, Lauri and Edward Roberge, Cyndi and Jeff Campbell, Michele Simard-Alatti and Nick Alatti, Anita and Michael Simard, Eva and Richard Roberge; her step-aunts and uncles, Jenny, Joe, Jill, Ted, Jessie Lyn and Phil; 19 cousins; many, many friends and loved ones; and her dogs, Natty, Semper and Harry.
Bethany, who was also known as B, Beana, Babe, Mama, Squid Lips, Porkchop, and Dirtdevil, had a smile that could light up the room. She was a beautiful young woman with an incredible personality. She was a great friend to many, as she had a very loving heart. She could make anyone laugh with her witty ways. Those who knew her will miss her greatly.
Source: Find a Grave