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WILLIAM (BILL) JOHN BECKETT

Date of Passing: Feb 02, 2012

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WILLIAM (BILL) JOHN BECKETT It is with sorrow the family announces that on Thursday, February 2, 2012, William (Bill) John Beckett, aged 79 years of Ashern, MB, passed away. Bill leaves to mourn his wife of 54 years, Margaret Ann; son Pat (Sherry) and grandchildren, Bo and Brooke; son Grant (Bonnie); sisters, Marge Anderson of Sioux Lookout, ON, and Merle Bryson of Winnipeg, MB; brothers-in-law, Jack Glover (Jackie) and Keith Glover (Gail); sisters-in-law, Florence Glover and Jessie Glover; as well as many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at the Ashern Centennial Hall with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined, and in lieu, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Lakeshore Hospital Guild, c/o Julie Bergner, PO Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2012

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • It is with shock and sadness I heard of Bill's passing. He will be sorely missed by the Wednesday morning Seniors Golf. It is an honor to have known you. - Posted by: Ken Hall (Friend) on: Feb 09, 2012

  • Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow Margaret Ann and Family - Posted by: Fred and Bertie Gray (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2012

  • We were shocked to hear what happened. Please accept our deepest condolences.He was a great asset to the community and an excellent MTS employee. He was very proud of his job and did it with pride and commitment. We are very sorry that we are in Texas and will not be able to attend the funeral. However we will be praying for all of you during this difficult time. God bless all of you. - Posted by: Jarvis & Mary Chubaty (Former Neighbour, Friend and Co-worker) on: Feb 08, 2012

  • It is with great fondness that I remember Mr. Beckett from my youth in Ashern. He was a great neighbour, family friend, coach, citizen and role model. His memory lives on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. - Posted by: Justin Chubaty (Family Friend) on: Feb 07, 2012

  • I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Beckett. I have so many fond memories of Bill and Margaret Ann from my years in Ashern. Pat and Grant were fortunate to have a dad like Bill. - Posted by: Jeff Chubaty (Family Friend) on: Feb 07, 2012

  • I remember Bill & Margaret Ann when they lived in Neepawa. As a young girl I would wander over to their place and they were so kind & generous to me. My sympathy to you Margaret Ann & your family. - Posted by: Ann Holmes (Munro) () on: Feb 06, 2012

  • Bill and Margaret Ann are wonderful people. They were dedicated to their family and community. Bill was the best ticket salesman I have ever met. We will miss him greatly. Bill was a breath of fresh air always a positive attitude. I hope you will have your own private golf course in Heaven. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Larry and Karen Williamson (Coworker,wonderful friend and neighbor of the Williamson Family) on: Feb 06, 2012

  • Excellent co-worker and good friend over the years. - Posted by: Roy M McMillan (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2012

  • I fondly remember Bill's steadfast devotion to hockey and curling in Ashern. He and Margaret-Ann were wonderful next-door neighbors in the year and a half we lived next door to each other. - Posted by: Marliene Lutz (Acquaintance) on: Feb 06, 2012

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