Clifford E. Beebe Jr.

Clifford Beebe Jr.

Mystic - Clifford E. Beebe Jr., 81, of Mystic, husband of 57 years to Marjorie (Gierth) Beebe, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Pendleton Health & Rehab in Mystic.

Born in New London, he was the son of the late Clifford and Edith (Nelson) Beebe and lived in Mystic for most of his life. Cliff was an outside electrician for Pfizer, retiring in 1989 after many years of dedicated service. He was also a projectionist at The Old Mystic Village Cinema, The Groton Twin Cinemas and The UA Theatre in Groton. He was formerly a projectionist at the Garde Theater in New London and was a member of the I.A.T.S.E. Local 139.

Cliff was a member of the Odd Fellows in Groton, The VFW, a member of the Fire Police in the Mystic Hook and Ladder Fire Department, and a life member in the Old Mystic Fire Department. He was an avid circus fan and collector of circus memorabilia.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war, serving as a staff sgt., 8th Army ordinance, in the Iron Triangle in Korea.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Mark Beebe of Mystic; two brothers, William N. Beebe and his wife, Jacqueline, of Groton City and Thomas A. Beebe and his wife, Marcia, of Mystic; two grandchildren, Heather Primrose and Brian Beebe; several nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Mary Beebe of Stonington; and a brother-in-law, Ward Guild of Groton.

He was predeceased by a son, Bruce Beebe; and a sister, Janice E. Guild.

His family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, immediately followed by a service at 11 a.m. at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic. Burial with full military honors will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Route 27, Mystic.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter (www.alz.org/ct.)

Please visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to leave an online message of condolence to the family.