It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Edgar Beyea on March 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Saint John, NB on December 5, 1945 to the late John and Mildred (Dodge) Beyea and was the loving husband to his late wife Patricia (Baker) Beyea.
John was a business owner in Quispamsis, owning an excavation company for many years. He may have been the boss, but his passion was in operating the big machines. He was happiest working outside with his hands. He loved nature. He was an avid skier, enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, and was very skilled on the grill. He was a gentle and kind man who was known for his generosity and the care he provided for his family and friends. A lot of people considered John to be a father figure. He was also a mentor to many, passing on his knowledge and wisdom. He loved music and liked to dance, and every Friday night he was certain to go out to dinner and a movie with the love of his life, Pat. John was a wonderful father, step-father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend who was taken far too soon and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his son Darren (Linda) and step-son Michael Forrester, daughter Jennifer (Scott) O’Leary and step-daughter Joanne (Denys) McDonald; 9 grandchildren, Bradley, Emma, Ryan, Ruth, Kayleigh, Jacob, Samuel, Chloe and William; sisters, Ruth Fraser and Joan (Elmer) Scribner as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Along with his parents and spouse, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Gordon Fraser, and his step-son, Mark Forrester.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) where visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11am. Please be advised that both the visitation and funeral service will be scent-free. It would mean a great deal to his family if those making donations in memory of John make them to the Alzheimer Society.
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Donations may be made to:
Alzheimer Society Inc. Saint John
221 Ellerdale St., Saint John NB E2J 2M1
Tel: 1-506-634-8722
Email: mharris@alzheimernb.ca
Web: www.alzheimer.ca/en/nb
Contact: Mark Harris
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Edgar Beyea December 5 1945 March 25 2019 (age 73)..
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province:Nouveau-Brunswick