Beggs, David Keith
May 27, 1933 – 2021
At Algoma Manor, Thessalon on Sunday July 4, 2021, Keith Beggs of Thessalon in his 89th year, beloved husband of the late Norma (MacDiarmid) for forty years. Loving father of Loyal (Micheline Dobaj) of Ottawa and Melissa Horton (Tim) of Floresville Texas. Special Poppa to Colin (Karla), Matthew, Andrew, Emelia, Brenna and Eden. Great Grandfather to Aiden, Landon and Nolan. Son of the late Loyal and Myrtle Beggs of Kars and son-in-law of the late Violet MacDiarmid of Moose Creek. Dear brother of the late Dora Wallace (late Don Wallace and late Cecil Barrows), Ruby and Ruth. Much loved uncle to Les Barrows (Paula), Barb Hopkins (Robin) and David Barrows (Nancy). A special friend of Marion Seabrook, Keith will be fondly remembered by the Seabrook family. Keith will also be sadly missed by many cousins, especially Eric Beggs (Ruth) and their family and Lois Moore (Ernie Trimble and the late Earl Moore) and family. Keith farmed with his father on the Second Line in Kars, Ontario until he was 28, when he followed his dream of becoming a funeral director. He began his career working with Ed Cummings in North Gower before moving to Pembroke, Ontario where he worked for Malcolm and Deavitt and then to Maxville, Ontario where he worked for Clark Hoople. It was there that he met his future wife Norma. In November of 1965 they would make the move to Thessalon, Ontario where together they would run the Beggs Funeral Home for close to forty years. During that time, Keith would establish himself as a leader in the funeral service industry particularly in rural Northeastern Ontario. Always known for his unwavering integrity and his gentle compassionate way, stories abound of the great impact he had on the thousands of families he served. It was a great source of pride for him that his son Loyal continued the legacy. They would work side by side until his retirement in 2003 and the funeral home remained proudly in the Beggs family until January of 2019. Keith was a devoted husband and father with a tremendous love of gardening and a strong commitment to community. He was a proud member of the Thessalon Lions Club and served as secretary of that club for many years. His career as a Freemason and member of Dyment Lodge #442, Thessalon spanned over 50 years and saw him hold offices at the local, district and Provincial levels including lodge Secretary, District Deputy Grand Master of Algoma East District and Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. He was an Honourary 33rd Degree Inspector General of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and a member of the Royal Order of Scotland. Keith was a recipient of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal for his many contributions to community. A funeral service will be livestreamed from Thessalon, Ontario on Thursday July 8, 2021 at 2:30pm and it can be viewed on this website by clicking on the link provided below. and searching for Keith Beggs. Friends may call at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Sunday, from 7 to 9 pm. A graveside service at Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars, Ontario will take place on Monday, July 12 at 11 am. Please register online at www.hpmcgarry.ca as numbers are restricted due to COVID. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Research Foundation, Masonic Foundation of Ontario or Algoma Manor through the links provided below.
His Lord said unto him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many things. Enter now into the joy of thy Lord”.
Matthew 25:21
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Death notice for the town of: Kemptville, Province: Ontario