MICHAEL DAVID BEATON

Funeral service for the late Michael David Beaton, South Side Harbour, Antigonish County, was held October 18 in St Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish, with Father Donald MacGillivray officiating.

Mr. Beaton died October 11, 2019.

Readers at the funeral Mass were Abby Chisholm, Trudy Hallett and Sheldon Chisholm.

Active pallbearers were Keith Skinner, Richard Wilgenhof, Eric Langley, Donald ‘P.D.’ MacDonald, Gerald MacDonald and Carl Slack.

Honorary pallbearers were Paul Doane, Colin MacDonald, Keith MacDonald, Brian Darrell, Donnie MacPherson and Donnie MacPherson.

Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Shelley) Beaton. In his youth, he was an avid hockey fan and goaltender for many local teams. He also had a passion for skiing, which took him throughout Canada, USA and Europe. As a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, he obtained his BA (1971) and B.Ed (1976). He taught for almost 20 years in the former Guysborough High School, followed by St. Mary’s High School and Antigonish Regional High School. His obsession with air-cooled engines, starting with VW, Porsches and Harley Davidson motorcycles, led to having friends around the continent. Travelling in his motorhome with his wife, Lorraine, further fulfilled his love of travel and camaraderie. He was a founding member of the GMC Eastern States Motorhome Club, a member of GMC International and the Nor’Easter Motorhome Club and a Master Mason at Masonic Sunrise Lodge 116. Following his retirement in 2004, he was able to spend lengthy periods at his New Mexico Ranchette.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; three children, Christina (Sheldon) Chisholm, Jonathan (Karen) Jadot, Sarah (Joe McKenna) Jadot; five grandchildren, Logan, Abby, Emma, Lucas, Sam; brother, Cyril (Maureen); many nephews and nieces. 

He was predeceased by nephew, Mike Beaton.

Memorial donations may be made to Sunrise Masonic Lodge #116 Antigonish.

Online condolences: www.MacIsaacs.ca