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Donald Beaudois Obituary
BEAUDOIS, S.J.
November 5, 1926 - December 8, 2015
Father Donald Beaudois, Jesuit priest, died peacefully on December 8, 2015 at René Goupil House (Jesuit Infirmary), Pickering, ON. He was in his 90th year and in religious life for 70 years. Don was born in Inverness, NS, on November 5, 1926, the son of Francis Beaudois and Maria Cassie MacLellan. The family later moved to Winnipeg. He entered the Society of Jesus at Guelph on September 8, 1947. He was ordained a priest by James Cardinal MacGuigan in Toronto on June 22, 1958. Father Beaudois worked in Regina, SK, Guelph, ON and at Brebeuf High School in Willowdale, St. John's, NL, Midland and Pickering, ON. He was a zealous priest. He is remembered by his family, friends and Jesuit companions.
Visitation at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne St. (south of Wellesley), from 2 - 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Evening Visitation on Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 7 - 9 p.m. (Wake service at 8 p.m.) St. Ignatius Chapel, Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Liverpool Road North, Pickering, ON. Mass of Christian Burial at Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre on Friday, December 11th at 11 a.m. Burial in the Jesuit Cemetery – Guelph, ON at 2:30 p.m. In memory of Father Beaudois, donations may be made to the Jesuit Development Office, 43 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto, ON M5S 2C3.
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Karen Riggs
December 8, 2022
Gone from us and ALWAYS remembered. We miss you dear friend.
Karen Riggs
December 8, 2017
Dear Don, I miss you! I just plain miss you! So thankful for you and all your light, love and encouragement all my life. As I get older myself and loved ones pass on, I am ever mindful of the
incredible importance and gift of friendship. With you He blessed us with the best.
So sad for your family today to learn your sister Jean passed away. I am sure it was an extremely joyous reunion for you both!
You are loved, and you are remembered.
Karen Riggs and on behalf of the Bruce family.
Karen Riggs
December 9, 2016
Thought of you all day dear Don. So hard to believe you left us one year ago. Miss you everyday, but rejoicing you're home.
We love you.
The Bruce Family
Mike Neundorf
January 21, 2016
No one can live forever but I always thought Father Beaudois had as good a chance as anyone. When I think back to my time as a student at Brebeuf, it never fails that I think of Father Beaudois too. I remember him vividly - his presence, his passion, his skill and his brush cut. And I also remember him with with great fondness. Thank you, Father. Rest in peace.
John Mirvish
December 18, 2015
Father Beaudois was an exceptional teacher and inspiration to the students he taught at Brebeuf. More than 30 years later, I still remember many of his favorite sayings (and those of Father Toppings too) and often find myself using them with my sons. You will be greatly missed.
Joseph McGrath
December 13, 2015
Fr.Beaudois S.J.was our parish priest at
St.Pius X for many years and one could ask for no better a priest.I am truly lost for words to describe the great service he provided to our parish.He was truly a gift from God to us as are all JEUITS who serve and continue to serve here.
I was so happy that he was able to perform the marriage of my daughter in Halifax while on temporary service there.
R.I.P good and faithful servant.I am sure you are in a wonderful place with Christ who will now reward you forever for the outstanding work you did for him on earth.
AMDG
Lorraine Cassano
December 13, 2015
Father Beaudois used to fill in at the parish of St. James in Setauket, NY every January. He was a wonderful priest and a dynamic homilist. It has been a privilege to have known him! Rest in peace, Father Don.
Ron Poplawski '83
December 11, 2015
Looking back, he was a great teacher and leader in the true spirit of Brebeuf education.
December 10, 2015
A great and holy man, it was great to have known him, may he rest in peace
Thomas Quigg,Toronto
Peter Dungan
December 10, 2015
An absolute inspiration both as a teacher and as a human being - what a magnificent life! Farewell.
Bill Hutchison
December 10, 2015
There was no coasting in his class, unless you wanted to "be a truck driver". A good, tough teacher who made a lasting impression on every student he taught. He will be missed.
John Rogers
December 10, 2015
So many good memories of this great,caring man.He was an integral part of the Brebeufian shaping spirit for many of us.
December 10, 2015
So many good memories of this great man.He was an integral part of the Brebeufian shaping spirit for many of us. John Rogers
Brian Dias
December 10, 2015
I had not seen Father Beaudois for more than thirty years, yet I made a reference to him only last week. Such was the impression that this Jesuit left upon me. He is God's Sentinel now, on the second floor at the end of the hall, foot on the radiator, staring at Creation. Rest in peace, Father. May God bless you. "They'll be doing it in June, fellas, they'll be doing it in June."
Michael Da Costa
December 9, 2015
Condolences from the Brebeuf Alumni Association. Brebeuf has lost one of its former teaching legends.
Tom Phelan
December 9, 2015
I was privileged to be Fr. Beaudois' student from 1963-1968, right from the start at Brebeuf.
He made a profound impression upon me and my fellow students. He was always fair, always organized, and never made you feel like you never had a chance, although he had no issue letting you know that you were close to the edge!
A good man, a great teacher.
Tom Phelan
Bruces
December 9, 2015
Father, thank you for playing frisbee with us, for the chocolates and Dairy Queens, for teaching us chess and trips to the movies and the zoo; thank you for trips to Center Island and Ontario Place, for coming over to counsel us at the drop of a hat; thank you for "TERRIFIC" and "RELAX" and for the Truck Driver speech. Thank you being so good to our kids and for making us look at ourselves... Thank you for the car rides and the songs... Thank you for all the love you gave to us especially those of us who needed to feel loved and noticed...your magnificent love is life-changing and affirming. You are the best friend we could have ever asked for- our personal angel - our Father Don... Our Don. Love.
Michael Capotosto
December 9, 2015
He was the reason I flew through Math at University; however, I had to duck to avoid flying chalk once or twice. A great man. Thank you Fr. Beaudois!
J. PAul Adams
December 9, 2015
Fr. Beaudois was not only an amazing teacher, he was a leader who would only accept the best that you could produce; and he brought the best out in all of us!
Brian Didone
December 9, 2015
I truly enjoyed and appreciated Father Beaudois. He was a strong influence in my life both personally and academically. One of the truly great and decent people in my life. I get get the concept Father!! The Didone boys will miss you.
Mark DesRoches
December 9, 2015
Fr. Don Beaudois S.J. "A Man For Others"
Fond memories of my Chemistry Teacher (1978-79). Accused me of looking at the moon during Chemistry Class. Thank God I didn't pursue Science studies at the Univiersity of Guelph.
Mark DesRoches - Brebeuf class of '79
Gord Hill Brebeuf 71
December 9, 2015
Fr. Beaudois was one of the most effective and iconic Jesuit teachers at Brebeuf---strict but fair--extremely well organized--hard not to remember some of the things he taught----hydrogen helium lithium beryllium boron carbon nitrogen oxygen fluorine neon sodium magnesium aluminum silicon phosphorus....He will be fondly remembered.
Mark DesRoches
December 9, 2015
Fr. Don Beaudois S.J. - "A Giant Of A Man"
Priest - Scholar - Friend
Mark C. DesRoches Brebeuf - Class of '79
Brent Hubbard
December 9, 2015
As I view these first few messages, I know countless others made aware of your passing, will follow. The Wrens, the Horgans, the Blacks, the Barbettas, the Bars, the ??, all families of young men who marvelled at your style, focus and personality - truck driving not withstanding. The 4 Hubbard boys join in the chorus. Rest ye well - Pere Donald. Please say hi to Pere Toppings now that you have joined him.
Stan Kosior
December 9, 2015
I thank the Lord for the compassionate rigor he brought to his students, the thoughtful and kind advice he shared with colleagues, his passion for truth and right order.
Paul Wren
December 9, 2015
Memories of the "Beauds" strict and rigorous teaching style are always tempered by the kind & jovial spirit he showed to those of us who got to know him outside the classrooms of Brebeuf. He inspired my 37 year teaching career and will be fondly missed.
December 9, 2015
Father Beaudois was a wonderful Jesuit priest / teacher . He was tough but he was a classic !
D'Arcy McConvey , Brebeuf '71
Karen Riggs
December 9, 2015
My dear friend, I will miss you for the rest of my life, and I will thank God always for the gift of you. Love Karen
Peter Csizmadia
December 9, 2015
Saddened to hear of his passing. I believe he was one of the most memorable teachers at Brebeuf during my time there (79-84); certainly one of the most stalwart Jesuit figures in my mind. I've thought of him often and, given his strict nature, perhaps surprisingly, fondly. Rest in peace, Fella...
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