William Beaton

William David (Bill) Beaton

Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital, Dad passed away on October 24, 2014, at the age of 94 years. He was born in Saskatchewan on June 19, 1920. Bill was pre-deceased by his wife Iris and is survived by his sons Lorne (Carolyn), Douglas (Louise), and granddaughter Sara. He leaves numerous loving nieces and nephews. Bill served in the R.C.A.F from 1940 to 1975. Wartime service was with the 133F Squadron. Peacetime service was with the R.C.A.F. Defence Construction Engineering Department. Following release from military service, he worked for the Department of Public Works from 1976 to 1985. He was a life member of the Nepean Museum and the Ottawa Vintage Radio Club. He was also a member of the Robert Burns World Federation. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.) on Thursday, October 30, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Funeral service to be held in the Chapel on Friday, October 31, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Merivale United Cemetery, followed by reception at Merivale United Church. The family would like to thank the staff at Lynwood Park Lodge for their kind care of Bill, and also to the staff of the Queensway-Carleton, Ottawa Civic, and the Ottawa General Hospital for the care of Bill during his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa Diabetes Society or the Ottawa Humane Society.