Kenneth John Stanley Beeby
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On February 19, 2011 @ 11:26 pm In Obituaries,Orangeville Area | 9 Comments
Peacefully at Simcoe Manor, Beeton, on Friday, February 18, 2011, Ken Beeby, in his 96th year, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Deighton (1999). Loving father of Janet Adamson and Margaret and her husband Ken Andras. Cherished grandfather of Becky Adamson and her partner Mary, Michael Adamson and his partner Nicole, Will Andras and his wife Shannon, Peter Andras and his wife Sarah, Janet and her husband Patrick Thompson. Proud great-papa of Elliott Andras, Nathan Andras, and Grace Thompson. Born in London, England, Ken enjoyed his involvement in the Boy Scouts, church activities and the outdoors. Following his service in the Home Guard in London during World War II, Ken founded The British Electrical Resistor Company and managed it, in Toronto, until the early 1970s. Upon retirement, ‘The Schoolhouse’ in Mono Township became his and Marjorie’s home until 1999. Ken was a man of great integrity, respected and loved by all his family.
The family will receive their friends in St. John’s Church, 3907 Hwy 9 (east of Hwy 10), Caledon on Saturday morning, February 26 from 10 o’clock until time of memorial service at 11 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The SickKids Foundation, 525 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Toronto M5G 2L3 (www.sickkidsfoundation.com) or The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd., Toronto M4H 1P4 (www.salvationarmy.ca). Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630). Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Message for Margaret Andras – daughter of Kenneth Beeby
Marg: Gloria and I were so sorry to read in the Globe today that your father had died after his very long illness. We were comforted to see that it was a peaceful passing but even so, it is a very final event and extend to you and all the members of your family our sympathy at this very sad time for you all.
We loved seeing your Dad and Mum up in the Georgian Bay when they were both vibrant and active people and now unfortunately they are both gone. I know that you were a wonderful comfort to your father and he was very fortunate to have had such a caring daughter. Unfortunately, Gloria and I will not be able to join you and your family at the service on Saturday, but we will be thinking of you all at that time. I know that your father’s death will leave a large vacuum in your life as you did so much for him so we will also be thinking of you and your loss.
With much love from Gloria and myself,
Sandy
I will join you all at St Johns this Saturday. Meanwhile I am thinking of you all. Ken was a wonderful man and I enjoyed the times I spent with him at the bay , farm and schoolhouse n the past.
Mike
It was such a pleasure to have known your Dad, a true tenderheart. God Bless
Dear Margaret
We were concerned to hear the news about your dad. We have fond memories of him and your mum at the Bay and at the Mono Township property.
Our family is thinking of you and your family at this sad time. We will be staying with Mike this weekend and will be joining you for the service.
Love
Andrew and Jennie
Dear Marg
Both George and I were sadden to learn of your fathers death. The last few years have not been kind so it was nice to learn he had a peaceful passing. I know you were close to him and his passing will be a large void in your life. We are though left with wonderful memories, ones which we cherish forever.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time
Much love George and Mary
My Dear Friends Margaret, Ken & Family:
We are all born to a world of change,
Though we may never know why.
We grow and learn, despair, rejoice,
Wonder, and laugh, and cry …
And the days fly by.
And some look back with little more
Than regret and a wistful sigh,
Or worry their way toward the future,
Or do their best to deny
That the days fly by.
Each moment in time is a gift that comes
And goes in the blink of an eye.
We question, as always, the meaning of life,
And “to live” is the only reply.
So let’s celebrate us in the here and now –
May we live as well as life will allow,
And may our spirits be ever high,
So they too, fly …
As the days fly by.
(Ken loved this poem. I shared it with him one day at a park).
God said: “Let there be Angels” and then he greated “Ken.”
Live – Laugh – Love
Love “Crazy” Barb Clark xo
My thoughts and love are with you at this very sad time. I know how much your father meant to you and wish I could be with you on Saturday, but please know that I will be with you in spirit. I know your father will be greatly missed by all who knew him. With love, Gillian
To Marg and family,
I was very sad to hear of Mr. Beeby’s death, he was such a lovely man, I’ll remember him fondly.
Sorry we couldn’t be with you at the service but will look forward to giving you a big hug when we see you next in Canada.
With lots of love, Gwen Daf & Nel
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To- Margaret & Ken Thinking of you at this difficult time. Mary Holmes