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Robert Beaton Obituary
He was born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Margaret (Jacques) Beaton.
He was employed at Verizon for over forty years retiring as a supervisor. He was a graduate of Hope High School- Class of 1961 and was an Army veteran serving honorably in Korea.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter Amanda Lamantia and her husband, Michael of Cranston; a son, Scott R. Beaton of Chepachet; a brother, Christopher Beaton of White Plains, New York; and a grandson, Michael R. Lamantia.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10 am at the Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Beaton
Ronald Tucker
September 27, 2008
Paula and Family, I was so sorry to here Bob past away, I can only think of happy thoughts when Bob and myself would play pratical jokes on each other at work. God bless you and yours, our thoghts and prayers are with you all. Ronald & Barbara Tucker
Bob Teeden
September 9, 2008
Dear paula,Amanda,Scott
Bobby was the best foreman I ever worked for.At times he made mad as hell,other times I laughed like there was no tommorrow.He was the smartest Telephone men I ever Knew
Bob & Sandra Teeden
Gail Forand
September 8, 2008
Dear Paula and family-
Know that God is holding all of you close during this very sad time. May you find comfort in your memories--the laughter, the joy, the tears and the smiles. And know that your dear Bob is at peace...at rest...and basking in the radiance of God. Peace and Blessings-Gail Forand
Jenifer Arruda
September 8, 2008
Amanda, Mrs. Beaton and Scott,
I wish to send you all my deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss, my heart goes out to you.
karen Roberts (co worker)
September 8, 2008
I was very sad to hear of Mr Beaton's passing. He was a dear man. I smile now when I think of the times I was able to share with him. May god bless Mrs Beaton and his family through this hard time.
Delores McCoy (Bailey)
September 7, 2008
Dear Paula, Scotty and Amanda,
It has been many years since we have seen in each other but I think of you all with lot's of love in my heart. I was deeply saddened when I heard of Bobby's passing. The memories came flooding back. The Saturday nights at Twin Oaks, the nights at your house playing cards, the cruise we all took but mostly the love and fun and laughs we all had. I miss you all and you are all in my thoughts and prayers every day as you go through this time of heart ache. May God bless you.
Kristen Santos
September 7, 2008
Paula, Scotty, and Amanda,
There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for you. Bob was a wonderful man and certainly one of a kind. He will always be here with us even if only in spirit. He will be sadly missed and you will remain in my thoughts.
Love and Great Big Hugs!
Kristen and Dave Santos and Kids.
John Hart
September 7, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family of Bobby.He and I were classmates at Hope High. I always remember him as a friendly, popular, and fun guy to be around. We played together on the football team as seniors and he was always a great teammate. John Hart
Beverly Gray
September 7, 2008
Paula, No words can express the sadness of losing your life partner. My heart knows and goes out to you and your family with sincerest sympathy.
Beverly Gray
Jay Fitzgerald
September 7, 2008
Paula, I was shocked to read of Bobby's passing. Billy and I had just mentioned you guys a couple of weeks ago when I talked to him. We go back so many years and we had so much fun. Bobby was one of a kind. My condolences to you and the kids and may God bless him and you.
Jeanie McMahon (Tel Co, retired)
September 7, 2008
To the Beaton family,
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was always comical. Keep your good memories at heart & he will always be with you.
Jack Allen
September 7, 2008
Bobby was my best friend.Bobby and I went to Hope High School.We were always together with Larry Allan,Mike Bessacini,Joe Bocher,Dick Chatowski and many others.I worked with Bobby at NET.Bobby,he was a rare,dry humor,great guy
Coley O'Rourke
September 6, 2008
Very sorry to hear of Bobs passing, he was truly one of a kind. Our condolences to the Beaton Family.
Coley & Susan O'Rourke
Marshall Williams
September 6, 2008
My sympathy goes to the Beaton family. Bob was a great co-worker and a wonderful person to know. I worked with Bob for many years in the telephone company. He will truly be missed by many.
Barbara Ambrosino
September 6, 2008
Dear Paula,
Sal & I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dear husband, Bob.
May you all find peace in your hearts.
God Bless - Barbara
Bob Medeiros
September 6, 2008
We were shocked to hear of Bob's passing. Having worked with him for a number of years at Ma Bell, I found him to be a great guy who always had sometning nice to say about others. His great smile and funny personality will surely be missed. May he be at peace with god.
Bethany Steere
September 6, 2008
Amanda, very sorry for your loss. you are in our thoughts and prayers. we miss you at work. take care. Love, Bethany
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