Obituary of Lois L. Beck

The death of Lois Lorraine (Hamilton) Beck of 55 Magazine Street, Saint John, loving wife of Mayes F. Beck, occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John on February 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mabel (Leaman) Hamilton. Besides her loving husband of 52 years, she is survived by daughters, Wanda Beck (Pete), Cathy Watters, Nora Christiansen (Rob) and Michelle Gerrior (Scott); sons, Stephen Beck (Phyllis) and Welsley Beck (Tipper); sisters, Elinor Breau (John) and Carol Campbell; brother, Murray Hamilton (June); grandchildren, Michael, Jamie, Chrissy, Shelly, Jeffery, Leslie, Jenny, Melissa, Todd, Adam, Katie and Crystal; great grandchildren, Jaime-Lee, Brooke and Ty, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Darrell “the Duke” and two sisters, Dorothy and Muriel. By request there will be no visitation. Following cremation a graveside service will be held at Fernhill Cemetery on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424).