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Sally Beckwith Obituary
AGE: 83 • Edison
Sally Beckwith, 83, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Center for Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains. Born Nov. 17, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived in Westfield, NJ most of her life, later moving to Plainfield and residing most recently at Whispering Knolls in Edison. She also had a home in Bath, Maine.
Daughter of Stewart Wheat and Willamay Lindsay Evans she is predeceased by her husband, Enos Beckwith; and her son, Kent Charles Schmalenberger. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Marsh and her husband John of Bath, Maine; her daughter, Susan Kaprosch of Colonia; her son, Gary Schmalenberger and his wife Joan of Monkton, Md.; her son, Stewart Schmalenberger and his wife Kimberly of Iselin; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her loving and much loved companion, George "Pete" Jones.
Sally was a talented singer whose lovely soprano voice gave such pleasure to so many. She was very active in community affairs and could never say no to a stray cat or dog or a fellow human being in distress. Passionate about life, Sally embraced the world and the world embraced her.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Ave., Plainfield. Interment will be at Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sally's memory may be made to Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, P.O. Box 518, Bath, ME 04530.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sally Beckwith
Ronald Schendel
October 30, 2021
Loved her dearly as her son in law married to her daughter Susan rest in peace mom!
Deirdre Martin
April 28, 2011
Deputy Chief Schmalenberger....Know that we are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Love and Miss you much! Dee
Muriele Padilla
April 27, 2011
My condolences to all of Sally's family and close friends. I will forever remember Sally as the most genuine and dedicated human being I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Head-strong all the way, I learned much from her. I will treasure you always, Sally. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 27, 2011
Sally was a talented person, and one of our Value member, The Latin American Coalition , Secretary will be missing ....... some times words
are not enought to express, the kindness. intelligent, dedicated person
she was. She brought progress to our organizacion as a SECRETARY
..... Pete our condolence with you and her family....... we are in these moment together us a family.... I have the same pain....thank you
for all both of you have done to help United our Comunity....
Robert Stone
April 26, 2011
I first met Sally when she was guest vocal soloist at the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield. She was an intelligent performer, always prepared and always musical. I will miss her welcoming exuberance, kindness, and empathetic sensibility.
Nellie Dixon
April 26, 2011
Sally was such a delightful person with her constant smile. We worked together on the Plainfield Arts Festival along with Pete and others and she was always one you could count on for both good ideas and eager helping hands. My love and prayers are with her family, Pete and her many friends.
April 26, 2011
I will always remember Sally on stage with the fish-net tights - what -? - maybe 8 years ago? Her voice and her legs were great! It was a supreme joy to stand next to her in the choir - I could feel her voice.
Kathy Weldy, Fanwood, N.J.
Ellen Stringer
April 25, 2011
I got to know Sally when she directed two plays in which I performed at Act IV.
She was a very gifted, patient, director who brought out the best in some very green amateur actors. Her productions were always fun -- and successful. She will be sorely missed by many people.
Margarita Sanchez
April 25, 2011
I first met Sally as I worked as the Office Administrator for the Unitarian Church. She was a very loving person. She and her companion Pete were always such a joy to be around with. I will sincerely miss her. My condolence to all family members.
Margarita Sanchez
April 25, 2011
I first met Sally at Faith Bricks and Mortar. We became friends and attended plays at the State Theater. She was a wonderful person and knowing that she is with Kent now, makes her passing a little easier. This commnity lost a dear friend with her passing.
Susan Lattimore Jackson
Joyce Phipps
April 24, 2011
Sally was a joy to all who knew her; her love for all of God's creation was well known. She had a wicked sense of humor that cheered many of us on and a delightful sense of grace that could have only come from the very heart of God.
Joyce Antila Phipps
Pat Fox
April 24, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Sally's passing. I worked with her and Pete on many housing projects during her days at Faith, Bricks and Mortar. We also saw some of each other when she was residing at Whispering Knolls Assisted Living one floor below a family member!It was always a joy to see her. RIP.
April 24, 2011
Sally was a wonderful woman and one of Plainfield's treasures--I remember seeing her perform with Harry Ailster in the ACT IV production of "Driving Miss Daisy"--some of us affectionately called it "When Harry Met Sally"--all best to her family and friends during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Williams, Plainfield
Joan Whitney
April 24, 2011
In loving memory of Aunt Sally, a wonderful and compassionate person who was full of life and deeply admired. Emnet and I will truly miss you but you will live on forever in our hearts.
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