Beverly – Kim E. Weaver, 64, passed away August 23rd at a nursing facility in Chestnut Hill after a brief illness.
Born in Beverly on October 10, 1959, she was the daughter of Marilyn (St. Pierre) Weaver and the late Carl Weaver. She attended school in Hamilton and was a graduate of Hamilton – Wenham Regional High School, Class of 1977. She went on to attend North Shore Community College, earning an Associates Degree.
After college Kim was employed at the former Jordan Marsh in Peabody. She was also a contestant in the Miss Massachusetts pageants in 1981 and 1982. While employed at Jordan Marsh she met and married her former husband, the late Kenneth Laughlin. They resided in Salem before moving to Minneapolis, MN and then San Diego, CA. Kim moved back to the North Shore area in 1989, settling in Beverly and was employed in the fine jewelry department at Nieman Marcus in Boston.
Kim was known for her great style and eventually opened a women’s consignment clothing store in Beverly. The Golden Hanger was a great success, opened for over 25 years and became an icon in the downtown Beverly business district. The Golden Hanger was awarded the 2023 Bons Award for Readers Choice of the best consignment shop on the North Shore.
Kim loved to shop, find new restaurants, travel and spend time with her family. She was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Beverly and was very strong in her faith. She was a loving, kind and generous woman. Kim will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her loving mother Marilyn, Kim is survived by her brother Kevin J. Weaver and his wife Deborah of St. Mary’s, GA; her nieces, Christina E. (Weaver) Cannistraro and her husband Michael of St. Mary’s, GA and Stephanie R. (Weaver) Leclair and her husband Dustin of Chelmsford, MA; her great nieces and great nephews, Blake, Ava, Christian and Vivian; and many extended family and friends. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Amber.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 31st at 11:00AM in the Hamilton Cemetery, Bay Rd., Hamilton. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kim’s name to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 19 Hale St., Beverly, MA 01915
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Carla Whitaker says
August 26, 2024 at 11:53 amKim and I have been best friends for 32 years. She is the most lovely, kind, generous and thoughtful person one could ever hope to meet. I have been dearly blessed by her friendship. She will be greatly missed.
Kimberly London says
August 26, 2024 at 4:48 pmAbsolutely heartbroken to hear about Kim’s passing. She was a kind, caring and lovely person. I will miss seeing and chatting with her in her shop and will miss her hugs. Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to her family at this most difficult time. God Bless You All and God Bless You Kim, may you RIP.
Janice Comeau Patrizz says
September 2, 2024 at 11:42 pmSo sorry to read of Kim’s passing. I worked with Kim at Jordan Marsh in Peabody.
She was a lovely kind and gracious lady.I will remember her in my prayers.