Gaynel Beaman
1944-2019
The family of Gaynel Beverley Beaman wishes to announce her
passing on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at the Sus Health Centre,
Sus, NB after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born
on April 18, 1944 in Riley Brook, NB and was the daughter of the late
Edward “Ned” and Glenna (Faulkner)
McAskill.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Katharine,
Halifax, NS; her son, Robert, and his wife, Natalie, Saint John, NB,
her grandchildren, Michal, Evelyn and Adrien; as well as her 2
brothers (Andrew and his wife, Audrey, and Robert and his wife,
Heather); nephews, nieces, and cousins especially her cousin, Sheryl
McAskill who was like a sister to her; as well as many
friends.
After graduating from UNB in 1967, Gaynel began her teaching
career in Perth-Andover, NB, which is also where she met her future
husband, Mike, who was also a teacher. After a short time in
Quebec, they moved to Norton, NB, where both continued their
respective teaching careers in the area and raised their
family.
As well as being a well-liked and respected teacher with a
reputation for being strict but fair, she was also very active in her
community. Gaynel was a Councillor for the Village of Norton
for 2 terms; was the first female Chair of the Royal District Planning
Commission; and was the EMO coordinator during her time on
council. Faith was a cornerstone of her life and she was a
very active member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church,
Hampton, NB serving as an elder and member of the board. As
well, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Pleasant
Valley Stitchers.
Gaynel was an amazing cook and was affectionately referred to
as “The Pickle Lady” and renown for her dill and
mustard pickles. She was an ardent fan of the Montreal
Canadiens and the Toronto Blue Jays and many a pair of mittens and
socks were knit while watching the games. She enjoyed
playing various card games especially bridge and UNO with
grandkids.
She was extremely proud of her Scottish highland roots and
embodied the clan motto “Hold Fast” in every aspect
of her life.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her
husband, Michael Beaman, and her brother, Ted McAskill.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherwood’s
Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156) 18 Scovil Road,
Norton, NB, where visitation will be from 3 to 5pm and 6 to 8pm on
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019. An Order of
Eastern Star tribute service will take place at 3pm on January
9th. A memorial service will take
place at 11 am on Thursday, January 10th, 2019,
from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Hampton under the
direction of Pastor Wayne Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society, New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation
(www.librariesfoundation.ca) or any education related charity.
Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through
SherwoodsFuneralHome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gaynel Beaman 19442019..
Death notice for the town of: Norton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick