George (Poe) Kent Beaton
1942-2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of
George (Poe) Kent Beaton, 78, of
Springhill who passed peacefully on Sunday Nov
1st 2020.
Born and raised in the town of Springhill, Poe (as he was
lovingly called by his friends and family), served for two years in
the Air Force as an MP from 1963 to 1965, when he was honorably
discharged to start his service with the Canadian Penitentiary. After
decades of service in the Springhill Penn, he retired and then moved
to his second home at Sutherlands Lake where he lived till the passing
of his beloved wife Margaret (Arseneau). George was an avid sportsman
playing baseball for the Fencebusters in his prime and hockey well
into his middle ages . As an immense fan of sports, he could recite
any stat for any player in hockey or baseball, ask Poe and he would
know! He could be found around Springhill in his earlier days playing
cards or Darts at the Legion or at a friend’s house, or fishing at The
Lake. He was beloved by his children and grandchildren, helping them
whenever he could however he could.
He will be sorely missed by his children Kellyanne (Scott)
Snailham, Barbara (Robert Brown) Beaton and Daniel (Selena Wang)
Beaton, his Sister Marilyn (Gill) Gallant, grandchildren, Bryony,
Samuel and Richard; great grandchildren Rosalind and Tobias and many
nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents George and Genivieve
(Gullens) Beaton, wife Margaret (Arseneau) and his brothers Daniel
(Danny Boy) and David (Devil) Beaton.
At his request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers
please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society in your own name. Please
take a moment to think about him the next time the Yankees beat your
team.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Poe’s online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George Poe Kent Beaton 19422020..
Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia