Beatrice E. Daggett

Beatrice Ellen Daggett, affectionately known as “Bea,” passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family after a difficult battle with cancer. Just eight months after the passing of her beloved husband of nearly 70 years, Francis G. “Ted” Daggett, Bea was reunited with the love of her life.

Bea was born on December 30, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts. After losing both of her parents at a very young age, she was raised by her grandparents in Quincy. Her early years required a strength and resilience that would remain a defining part of who she was throughout her life. Despite the hardships she experienced, Bea developed a remarkable ability to appreciate life’s simple joys and, above all, the people she loved.

A 1955 graduate of Quincy High School, Bea married her sweetheart, Ted, in 1956, beginning a life together that would span nearly seven decades. They welcomed two sons, Michael and Stephen, who became the absolute joys of their lives. Together, Bea and Ted built a lifetime of memories with their family—from camping trips and days spent sailing and boating to holidays filled with laughter, traditions, and the simple pleasure of being together.

Bea was a tough woman who loved fiercely. She was never afraid to make her opinion known, had a wonderfully sharp wit and sense of humor, and could always be counted on to stand her ground. Beneath that toughness was a woman deeply devoted to the people she loved, and she made sure they knew just how much they meant to her.

Bea found her greatest happiness not in lavish vacations or material things, but in time spent with family and friends. She was creative and talented with her hands, taking great pride in her work as a seamstress and ceramics teacher. For many years, she even operated a ceramics studio from the basement of her home, where she taught weekly classes and shared her creativity with others.

Some of Bea and Ted’s happiest memories were made at their cozy cottage in Lakeville, Massachusetts, where they spent summers for much of their lives. Days at the cottage moved at an easy pace—sailing across the lake, swimming and sunbathing along the shore, and simply enjoying the warmth of a summer afternoon. Evenings often ended together by the water, watching the sky turn brilliant shades of orange, pink, and purple as the sun faded into the horizon.

For their children and grandchildren, the cottage became much more than a summer destination. It was a place filled with laughter, family, and traditions—a place where generations grew up together and ordinary summer days became treasured memories. The sights and sounds of the lake, long days on the water, and evenings spent together will forever remain part of Bea’s legacy and the stories her family will continue to share.

Friendship was also an important part of Bea’s life. She deeply cherished her longstanding friendships with Claire, Judy, and Kenny. She was incredibly grateful for her neighbor and dear friend Raul, whom she shared many homemade dinners and fond memories with. Bea also remained close with her childhood girlfriends, affectionately known as “The Crazy 8.” Even as the years passed and life carried them in different directions and to different places, they maintained a special bond rooted in decades of friendship, memories, and laughter.

Above all else, Bea’s greatest pride was her family. She leaves behind her sons, Michael Alan Daggett and Stephen Gregory Daggett; her daughter-in-laws Joanne Daggett and Joy Daggett; her grandchildren, Lisa Daggett, Laura Flynn, Sara Brandel, David Daggett, and Lydia Lascola; and her great-grandchildren, Thomas Flynn, Dean Brandel, Harvey Daggett, Ruby Daggett, Eleanore Daggett, and James Lascola. Each of them carries memories of a woman who was strong, funny, fiercely loyal, and unmistakably herself.

Bea was predeceased by her beloved husband, Francis G. “Ted” Daggett, with whom she shared nearly 70 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories. Following cremation, Bea will be laid to rest beside Ted at Bourne National Cemetery.