Angus John ‘A.J.’ Beaton
1939-2018
BEATON, Angus John
“A.J.” – Age 79, Troy,
Inverness Co. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden
passing of A.J. at his home in Troy on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Born
on July 5, 1939, A.J. was the son of the late John and Margaret Ann
(Cameron) Beaton of S.W. Mabou.
Being the son of a farmer/fisherman, A.J. became accustomed
to hard work at a young age and carried that trait with him until his
final day on earth. On that last day, A.J. arose early as always and
set out to do his daily tasks. He took time for prayer in his beloved
Creignish church, attended an evening ceilidh, back home for his
bedtime lunch and then off to bed. Little did any of us know that he
would peacefully slip away into heaven a short time later as Jeanette
lay by his side.
A.J. started school at Baden as a Gaelic speaking young boy.
Upon completion of his schooling in Mabou, he began working for the
newly opened Nova Scotia Forest Industries. His vacations were spent
fishing alongside his father. Through training in Sweden, he became
one of the original back-tender/machine tender operators of PM1 at the
mill. He was respected by his co-workers, where they shared many a
laugh and a few steps. In retirement A.J. focused on the quarry he was
so proud of. Many thanks to D.J. Campbell, Weeks Construction and the
many supporters who were much appreciated by A.J.
In his early years at the mill, after securing full-time
employment, A.J. purchased a new 66 Chev Impala and was now in search
for a partner to share in his life’s journey. His dream came
true when he met a New Waterford girl at a Brookvillage square dance
and as they say, the rest is history.
A.J. was a pillar in his community of Troy/Creignish. He was
always there to help others, be it at his beloved church or hall,
visiting the sick and lonely, driving someone to an appointment,
cutting a neighbour’s lawn or washing their car, or simply
remembering people in his daily prayer. His property was a reflection
of himself. Many a passerby slowed down or even stopped to take a
quick picture of the beautiful grounds all surrounded by his perfectly
trimmed hedge with his immaculately shined car parked in the
driveway.
A.J. had a very special place in his heart for his many
nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, including the two
newest, A.J. Gillis in Yarmouth and Maria Bernadette Lahey in Ontario.
He so admired their many accomplishments and they in return will
surely miss the keen interest and caring he always showed for them.
A.J. and Jeanette had a beautiful life together, attending square
dances, enjoying home cooked meals and most importantly attending
mass. He respected and enjoyed many wonderful priests that latest
being his good friend, Father Hughie D. MacDonald.
A.J. is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; sisters,
Jeanette O’Leary, Mamie MacDougall, Minnie (Alex) MacMaster,
Mary Janet (Cecil) MacDonald; brother, Donald Alex (Loretta) Beaton
and sister-in-law, Debbie Beaton. He is also survived by
sisters-in-law, Annie (Duncan) Gillis, Carol Ann (Gerard) Graham;
brothers-in-law, Daniel (Beverly) MacDonald, Joe (Sandra) MacDonald;
numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; as well as
Jeanette’s stepbrothers and sisters in the New England
states. A.J. was predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Ann
(Cameron) Beaton; brother, Alexander; brothers-in-law, Jackie
MacDougall, Jim O’Leary; parents-in-law, Michael and Danena
and stepmother, Kay.
A.J. will rest in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port
Hawkesbury from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on
Monday. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church, Creignish with Father Allan MacMillan officiating.
Donations may be made to The I.W.K. Foundation, Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia, Stella Maris Parish Cemetery Fund or to a
charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded
to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Thank you A.J. for being a
wonderful husband and for making our world a better place. I love you
and will miss you dearly.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Angus John ‘AJ’ Beaton 19392018..
Death notice for the town of: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia
Jeanette,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved AJ. My mom and my Uncle Doug are so saddened by this news. You are family to them! And you were a “second” daughter to my Nanny MacPhee.
I remember meeting you on one of my many trips to Cape Breton, when I was 10 years old. (46 years ago). You were so nice, so bubbly, and had the most infectious laugh. I loved you instantly. Not long after that, you were getting married. I was a child, but remember thinking how lucky this man was to marry you. Years later, you and AJ came to Ontario to purchase a car. My dad was a big car guy, so no surprise he and AJ connected. You stayed at our house. I was so delighted to see you, and very happy you had married such a nice man. I remember AJ being such a nice, kind, gentle man. How lucky you both were to find eachother.
My prayers are sent to you. And I will light a candle for you both at mass Sunday!!!!
Love,
Kelly. xoxo