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Geraldine MacEachern
September 22, 2024
Watched the Tragically Hip documentary last night. They had videos of some of their concerts in the early years. Part of me was hoping they caught a clip of you there and that I would see you. I am sure you are helping Gord make some great music in heaven. Miss you lots. Xoxo, sis
Gary MacAulay
September 21, 2024
I didn´t know Aaron personally, but did know his brother and mom well. Aaron came from a wonderful down to earth family of hard workers and humble people . He will live on through them and be well represented! RIP Aaron! Nancy and Gary!
Nancy and Gary MacAulay
September 22, 2023
Knowing some of Aaron's family, we can only imagine what a wonderful man Aaron was. The Beaton Family are the kindest, most humble individuals one could ask for! Aaron lives on through his children,wife and Beaton Family! RIP Aaron.
Geraldine MacEachern
September 25, 2019
Thinking about you every day. Still difficult to say your name without shedding a tear. Trying to make sense of it all. Love and miss you dearly, xoxoxo- Sis
May 25, 2014
Happy Birthday Aaron
Shannon Beaton
May 25, 2014
I miss you like it was yesterday, I miss you more today, but I'll always miss you forever.
Happy 40th Birthday!
Xoxo
Shan
February 11, 2014
Aaron,
Its takin me a long time to read all the comments on your guestbook, why I chose now, I don't no.
But what I do no, is that you've touched the heart of more people in your short lifetime, than most people will do in a long one.
I miss you very much, and think of you everyday.
Till we meet again, take care.
HJB
September 25, 2013
Forever in our hearts. Love Mom
May 25, 2013
Happy Birthday Aaron!!! Your still in my heart and always will be.
Mary
May 5, 2013
I never met Aaron, but by the way his brothers face lights up when he talks about him, I can only imagine the magnificent man he was. RIP
April 10, 2013
Hey boss just wanted to say I was thinking about you and the family
September 26, 2012
This is proof..bad things happen to good people. He was a good guy.
Justin
September 25, 2012
Just wanted to say I'm still thinking about you and the family each day. You guys will always be in my heart for the rest of my life.
July 15, 2012
"6-4-2" ADB
Lisa James
June 21, 2012
Shannon,
Not sure you will even see this but I just learned of Aaron's passing last night and I am still in shock to have heard this. My heart goes out to you and your girls and the rest of the family. I knew Aaron for a short time when I had the privilege to work for him and I have thought of him and his business often never expecting to hear new like this. I regret not having stopped in often enough to have heard the news sooner. I would see him about town and would talk to him anytime I ran into him. I always expected to run into again and to catch up once more. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met, always smiling. I know he really loved you and your girls. There is so much more I could say about him and how much he affected my life. Really is hard when it happens to such an extraordinary person and family who should have had many many more years together. May God Be with you always.
ANNA TIMMONS
February 7, 2012
Shannon, just want to let you know that i , and many more , think about you & your beautiful girls so often ; young parents dying, always keep me thinking about the children, that's left behind, esp. I pray for you often, & want you to know that we have not forgotten your sadness. Blessings !!
Gary Harnum
December 27, 2011
I am so sorry Shannon...he was a good Man and a good CBS Neighbour. I wish you and your girls all the very best.
Gary and Josee, 17 Joshwill cres.NL
September 25, 2011
Father, son, uncle, brother and friend. True to his self.
September 24, 2011
"What A Leader" A.D.B
September 23, 2011
Very random. Met a woman at a park here in Ottawa with her grandson. She commented on my son, and I noticed her accent was a Cape Breton accent, and asked her where she was from. Judique she says. I knew people from Judique, Aaron Beaton and Shannon McNeil. So she tells me what's happened. That's how I found out. Like a punch to the gut. My heart goes out to you Shannon, and the girls. Aaron was a great man.
November 13, 2010
We are very saddened to hear of the loss of a great man. Shannon, Marley and Alexa, we wish you the best during this difficult time. Aaron was a great collegue at Molson and an even better friend. He will be missed. Jeff, Mandy, Catie and Caleb Hynes (Bridgewater, NS)
Tom Hayden
November 4, 2010
Shannon, we are very sorry for your loss. Aaron was a great friend and confidante. Take care of yourself and the girls.
stephen macdonald
November 1, 2010
a super fellow ,will always be
remembered by his uncle stephen
Megan McIntyre
October 28, 2010
This may be a little late..but I have come up with the time and courage to finally put my feelings down in words. Aaron you were one of the most insipartional people I have ever met, you always looked at the positive. Friday nights at the rink were the best, always the first one there...I was always so glad when you would come walking in to the cafe and I would ask what you were up to and you would respone "Just coming to see how you are doing?"! I still think that you will come strolling through those cafe doors to see me on a friday night...I also loved playing pickup friday nights with you...always took time to compliment and support everyone on the bench. I also loved coaching Marley for her short stint in hockey..I feel like I have known you forever but its only been a few years. That just shows that you had an amazing impact on me.
Shannon and the Girls...My thoughts are with you! Take care.
Love Megan
Donald & Anne Chisholm
October 6, 2010
Shannon, Marley, and Alexa. Kate, Burke, and family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Chris Cotton
October 4, 2010
To All the Family,
Candra and I send our deepest condolences. We keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Aaron was one of those graced people that lit up a room. As one of those Litte Judique boys that went on to become engineers, he was an inspiration. He will be missed.
Chris and Candra Cotton
Suzanne & James Sawler
October 4, 2010
To Shannon and the girls and Aaron's family, our heart goes out to you. We don't have words to express our sorrow. God Bless,
October 4, 2010
Hi Shannon:
I really enjoyed having Aaron in my classes at Biological Engineering and as an EIT -I was his mentor. He was always a joy to be with - very diligent and careful in his work. What a privilege to have known him.
Dr Chris Watts, Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie
Joann Roebuck
October 3, 2010
Shannon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and the girls.
October 2, 2010
Dear Shannon,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We are sorry to have read of your husband's passing.
Sincerely,
Brian, Alissa, and Sammy Hodas(NICU patient)
sheri miller
October 1, 2010
Aaron was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. I met Aaron a few months ago.I was looking for a place for our crochet / knit club to meet and he welcomed us with open arms. I explained to him there are at times up to 30 or more of us women. He smiled a big grin and said he would help us in any way. There are times we get pretty loud, but AAron always had a smile. He enjoyed seeing what we do.AAron also had a good team of workers.Never did we see him with out a smile and always there to put up with us women.Aaron will be deeply missed.
sheri miller
Presque Isle Stick Ladies
Danny Grant
October 1, 2010
So sorry Shannon. I can't overstate the positive impact that Aaron had on my life. Luckily I was one of the few people to follow almost the exact same schooling route through Acadia & TUNS with him. He was a great roomate, a great man & will be greatly missed.
Diana Cicciarelli
October 1, 2010
Shannon, David and Allana,
I was heartsick today when Carol Walbesser told me that Aaron had passed away. Our hearts here go out to all of you. May God Bless your family with peace and the strength to get through the toughest times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is any way that we can help, please do not hesitate to call.
Diana and the staff at Amherst Baby & Childcare Center, Inc.
October 1, 2010
Dear Shannon,
My heart and love goes out to you and your beautiful daughters. I am so sorry for your tragic loss and wish you peace through your grieving. Molly Cipriani
Gary and Hilary Macinnis
October 1, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, Shannon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
October 1, 2010
We first knew Aaron as a young man in his teens who worked for us on our strawberry farm. We soon recognized his stirling qualities -- especially intregrity and caring friendliness --rare in this old world. The memory of him stayed with us through the years, treasured as one of the best in our experiences of Cape Breton. We are saddened by his passing and join in spirit with his family and friends in mourning the loss of such an extraordinary man who gave so much of himself, and should have done so for many decades more.
-Richard and Mary Ducharme
September 30, 2010
The tragedy of losing someone so young and loving in the prime of his life is difficult for the mind and heart to accept. May the love you shared and the memories you built carry you through your time of grief. May the God of tender mercies and comfort guide you through the darkness to His wonderful light.
Hugs From Heaven
Rosie Deagle
September 30, 2010
Deepest Sympathy too all the family off Aaron i do not know him at all but am very saddened too hear off his passing at such a young age he is safe in god's arms now & only time will ease that ache in your hearts.
Jamie Sivillo
September 30, 2010
I cannot imagine what you are going through. But know that your memories will last forever and carry you through. Aaron was clearly a great man, husband and father. I remember you telling me about your wedding just days before he passed, and i could see your love for him that day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Turner
September 30, 2010
Very sorry to hear this sad news. I wish you all peace and understanding over the coming days and weeks. I was at TUNS with Aaron for one year and spent some time working with him while we were at FritoLay together. He was a genuine and kind person.
Tim Nugent
September 30, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to all the Beaton family. Aaron was an exceptional individual, and it's truly remarkable to see the lives he impacted.
Cindy Henderson
September 30, 2010
To Aaron's Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May all your loving memories comfort you and in time help to soften the sadness of your loss. With deepest sympathy.
Mandy Burnside
September 30, 2010
To Darren & Family : Our thoughts & Prayers are with you. Will never forgot Aaron's smile's and kindness. Sending love to everyone.
mary bradbury
September 30, 2010
To Howie and family, so sorry for the loss of your brother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Bradbury Family
Freshwater, Newfoundland
Nancy ,Gary MacAulay
September 30, 2010
Shannon,Marley and Alexa:there is no answer to the question Why? Know that Aaron will live on through all three of you-his love, courage,humor,and great example will always fill your hearts.May God's love take care of you always.
Cyndy Patton
September 29, 2010
To Aaron's Family....I am just a regular customer at Tim Horton's and Aaron was so unbelievably friendly that I was compelled to ask him his name one day. That was a few years ago. I stop at the drive-through atleast 4 out of 5 days and order the same extra large cup of coffee. I honestly didn't know Aaron. But he greeted me with such a warm voice and friendly smile, that I 'feel' like he was my friend. I know I am not the only one in this position and I wanted you to know that even in such a limited capacity as mine, I knew he was a great guy! I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you and your young family.
Sincerely,
Lisa Keating
September 29, 2010
What an amazing man. I only got to know Aaron by visiting his store. But what a beautiful smile and kindness about him. You family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joni Rose
September 29, 2010
Shannon, I have thought of you often and wondered how things were going for you. Nursing school seems so long ago. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joy Ashford
September 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Aaron's family. I have wonderful memories of Aaron and his outgoing personality.
Danielle Willis
September 29, 2010
David and Allanna..My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Beaton family at this sad time.
Michele Green
September 29, 2010
Shannon, Alexa and Marley, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and strength in God's love during this most difficult time.
Shane & Stephanie Murdock
September 29, 2010
Shannon,
Our thoughts will continue to be with you and all of Aaron's family. He is gone from our lives too soon, but we are thankful to have known him and to be able to share in his love of hockey.
Geoffrey Cameron
September 29, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your family Shannon.
Geoffrey & Aleksandra Cameron and family
Rena Wilson
September 29, 2010
My sincere condolences goes out to the Beaton family. My thoughts and prayers are with Aaron's wife and daughters and all his family. May god be with all of you and give you strength during this time of sorrow.
Jon Lowes
September 28, 2010
His contagious smile will be missed by all who knew him.
Jon & Nadine Lowes
September 28, 2010
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Shannon and children as well as the Beaton & MacNeil families at this sad time.God be with you.
Bert Campbell and Margaret MacLeod, Inverness,NS
September 28, 2010
so sorry for your loss my he rip we will all see him in heaven take care laura....
Mary Lynn & Dave Wilamowski
September 28, 2010
We use to live around the corner from Tim Horton's and went there quite a bit. And we were never ever let down going there. Aaron always had a smile on his face and treated each customer as a friend. I stopped for a bagel not too long ago and I knew that voice in the Drive Thru speaker. There at the window was Aaron, "Hey, how are you" he asked, sincerely. We chatted and he told me all about his little girls, and you could see the love he has for them.
We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. May God comfort you in your time of need.
September 28, 2010
We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Aaron. Our deepest sympathies go out to David, Allanna, and the entire Beaton family at this time. We are inspired by the knowledge that you are part of a strong and loving family that can lean on one another for support during these difficult times. God bless.
- The Boudreau Family, Glace Bay, N.S.
Trevor Beaton
September 28, 2010
Simply gone way too soon. RIP Aaron. Thoughts and prayers to Shannon and his kids.
Fred Covatto
September 28, 2010
Shannon,
My condolences to you and your family.
Aaron was (and will always be) the definition of a gentleman both on and off the ice.
Thank you Aaron!
Cheryl (Cummings)Arsenault
September 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shannon, I will be saying a special prayer for you and your little girls as time goes on. Hugs.
September 28, 2010
Shannon and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughters and family at this difficult time. I would stop at Tim Horton's frequently and Aaron was always so cheerful. I will miss his friendly "Come on Down" and his smiling face. The days ahead will be difficult, but may your faith and all the wonderful memories you have get you through this. You have an angel watching over you and your family.
Diane
September 28, 2010
Beaton Family sorry for your loss he is going to be serving coffee an donuts in heaven now take care mike
Duncan & Josephine Cummings
September 28, 2010
We are so truely sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you this difficult time.
Elaine Gaetan
September 28, 2010
Sending our heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer (LeBlanc) MacIsaac
September 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John and Leanne M
September 28, 2010
onderful person in many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May god bless you.
Justin Heacock
September 28, 2010
My condolences. My prayers are with your family.
Bea Cannon
September 28, 2010
To The Beaton family, Kate,Marley & Alexa, we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Aaron whom I had the pleasure of meeting @ Scott & Nikki's wedding 8yrs ago. I'm a long-time Irish friend of Rose & her family. Aaron was too young to go to heaven. Best regards, Bea Cannon, Co Mayo, Ireland
Kenny Graham & Family
September 28, 2010
This is truly sad news. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family.
Julie
September 28, 2010
My family and friends are frequent visitor's to Aaron's Tim Hortons. He was always so cheerful and such a kind person. We are saddened by this terrible loss. His smiling face will be missed and our visits there won't be the same. Your family is in our prayers.
September 28, 2010
I am saddened for the loss of your husband,father,son,and brother Aaron.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.May the love of those around you,help you through the days ahead. KELLY JR MCNEIL AND FAMILY Glace Bay N.S
Harvey McCormick
September 28, 2010
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Thoughts and Prayers David, Allanna, and the Beaton Family.
Willena Campbell
September 28, 2010
Shannon and girls; Kate & Burke and family and the Beaton/MacDonald families:
I thought long and hard to write something special about Aaron, he was one-of-a-kind; happy, hardworking, ready for action no matter what the time or task - I remember when he hoped he would sell me a "beater" he had! He almost convinced me. There are alot of life lessons learned from him. I am sad for all of you, you have lost a special person; but I know he will be protecting you all from Heaven above. Take care of one another and I know the special memories that you hold close to your heart will help along the way. With sincere sympathy, Willena and Rory Campbell
Luke MacAulay
September 28, 2010
My condolences go out to all of Aaron's friends and family at this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Melissa Damico
September 28, 2010
Dear Shannon, Marley, Alexa and family,
There are no words... May Gods strength and love along with your cherished memories bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. I am so very sorry.
September 28, 2010
To a good friend that will be truly missed.
Thanks for so many positive memories.
Hughie, Rachelle, Jessica, Molly and Ian MacDonald
(Little Judique, Cape Breton NS)
President and CEO of The Shed
Jennifer Knight(Van Tassel)
September 28, 2010
I know that the word sorry is no where near enough, Aaron was the nicest man that I have known. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for you and your beautiful girls. Love to you all. "Jenna Knight (VanTassel) and family.
Jason Ballantyne
September 28, 2010
My condolences to Aaron's family and many friends. Whenever I saw him, he was always smiling.
Carin Shollenberger
September 28, 2010
Shannon
When I heard the horrible news, my heart cried for you and your girls. I have read everyone's tributes to you and your family about Aaron. He certainly touched the souls of many. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy.
-Carin Shollenberger
September 28, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Greg Pineo
September 28, 2010
Shannon and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Even though I never met Aaron, you can measure a Man by the greatness of his family, Aaron was a great Man.
Greg Pineo,
Karen
September 28, 2010
Sharing your family's sorrow at this sad time. As a frequent Tim Horton's customer, I never knew Aaron's name, but knew him as the happy guy who always had a smile, and made me happy I stopped for coffee!!! God bless you all.
Lori Graham
September 28, 2010
To the family, May God bless you and give you strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace Aaron
Tim & Jen Benacci
September 28, 2010
Aaron will be remembered for his smiling face each and very morning. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Kristina Dale
September 28, 2010
Shannon, Marley and Alexa,
I am so sorry for your loss. Aaron was such a wonderful man! May your family find peace and know that you are in so many thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Vic & Brenda Tarana
September 28, 2010
Dear Shannon and the entire Beaton Family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Maureen Formanski
September 28, 2010
Oh Shannon, I am just so very sad. Please know that you, your girls, and even your entire extended family have been in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Krista Taylor
September 28, 2010
Shannon and your beautiful daughters. Words are useless at this time. just know that you are in my prayers now and always.
Love Krista Taylor and family
Theresa Kennett
September 28, 2010
I've only been working at tim Hortons for about 5 months now but I feel like I've known Aaron forever!!! He is one of the sweetest kindest most easy going people I know he always had a smile on his face and always had a kind word to say to you!!! He always made you feel like you was importan!! He will be soooo greatly missed!! My heart goes out to all of Aaron's family!! Anyone that has had the pleasure of knowing Aaron is better for it!! God bless you Aaron!! I know he's up in heaven looking down on us!!! Love and miss ya Aaron!!!!!!!
Nikki Sallot
September 27, 2010
Shannon and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Darren Beaton
September 27, 2010
Aaron
Thank You:
1) For Shannon, Marley & Alexa
2) For being calm, cool and steady all the time
3) For being a solid Brother
4) For encouraging me when I would doubt my abilities.
5) For the 6 great summers in Nevada Valley. We had so much fun it never felt like a job.
6) For taking me under your wing at University and pointing me in the right direction.
7) For inviting me to come along to everything you did even though you didn't have to.
8) For great memories such as the Day for Night Cd release party, the Neil Young concert, our first time on George Street and the road trip to Boston to see "The Hip" at Somerville Threatre. I'm still upset you got to meet the band :)
9) For building people up and not tearing them down.
10) For the bumps and bruises while playing basketball at Hughie's shed :)
11) For appreciating the simple things in life.
12)For being a great friend
Darren
Cindi,Bob & Jade Pulling
September 27, 2010
Shannon,Marley and Alexa
We are so sorry and heartbroken to loose such a great friend. Arron was the sunshine at Tim Hortons and the Ice Rink The memory of his wonderful smile and positive attitude will linger forever. I will surly miss him holding my coffee out the window and his favorite saying to all was
COME ON DOWN that hand in the window will be there forever. Arron you will be truly missed. God be with you and your family. Our Prayers are with you and the girls
There is now a Tim Hortons in Heaven
Janice Mortimer
September 27, 2010
From the Mortimer family in Ancaster Ontario, we will be praying for your family, especially the girls. May their memories be strong and their hearts always remember his love. God Bless you all.
September 27, 2010
To the Beaton family, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts for your loss of such a wonderful person.
Mike, April and Ace Bryan
Linda Doyle
September 27, 2010
Shannon so sorry for your loss We will keep all your family in our Prayers .
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