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Daniel R. "Raymond" Beck Jr.

Daniel Beck Obituary

BECK, DANIEL R. 'RAYMOND' JR., of Becks Way in Harmony, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Oakland Grove Healthcare Center in Woonsocket. He was the husband of H. Dorothy Beck.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Daniel R. and Mabel A. (Fawthrop) Beck. He lived in Harmony for 62 years.

Mr. Beck was a plasterer and member of Plasterers and Cement Masons Local #40 in Providence retiring in 1991. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and member of USS Prince William CVE 31 Assoc.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Daniel R. Beck, III of Harmony, Margaret Peg Beck of Acton, MA, Patricia Aubin of Harmony and William Leonard Beck of Puerto Rico, seven grandchildren and a sister, Lois Disney of Harmony. He was the brother of the late Leonard Beck.

Visitation Sunday 3-6 pm in the *ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI. Funeral private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Resident Council of Oakland Grove Healthcare, 560 Cumberland Hill Rd., Woonsocket, RI 02895 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. For messages of condolence and directions visit www.andersonwinfield.net

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 31, 2008.

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Michael Battey

November 16, 2008

Dorothy--

We were very sad to hear of "Ray's" passing. We were very fond of him and will miss him. Our prayers are with you.

Michael Battey and Office Staff

Kathleen Wikstrom

November 6, 2008

I will always remember you as the kindly gentle neighbor and you will be sadly missed. I leave a prayer for you - May The Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Grant him eternal rest, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen

Gil & Marion Pfeiffer

November 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Milt and Shirley Thoene

November 1, 2008

To all the family we extend our love and heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Ray. Our prayers go out to you all in this time of separation. May the loving hand of the Lord comfort you.

David Larson

November 1, 2008

Danny & Susan:
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you feel God's love and presence at this time. Love Dave & Sue Larson

Robert Travis

November 1, 2008

Ray,
How do you say goodbuye to your best friend?
We traveled from nantuckett to Dallas, we sailed to Block Island, laughed and drank some beers.
I will miss you my friend.
Dot,Danny, Peg, Patty, and Billy I'm so sorry for your loss.
Bob Travis

David Leipf

October 31, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to the family.
David and Elaine Leipf

Amy Turgeon

October 31, 2008

Grandpa,
As the patriarch of our family, you are responsible for creating the loving, close family we have. You touched so many lives and will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace!

Love,

Amy, Randy T., Amy Lee, Christian, Faith, Summer and Mya

Bob & Kathy Kirkham

October 31, 2008

Aunt Dot & Beck Family,
I was saddened when I heard of Uncle Ray's passing. He brought great joy to his family, and extended family, with his great sense of humor and stories. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.
Our deepest condolences,

Nova Matheu

October 31, 2008

My deepest regards go out to you and your family at this time. I knew Mr. Beck from Harmony Restaurant (now April’s), I waited on him for years. He was like a father to me, and I will miss him more than can be imagined. I want to wish your family my sympathies over the loss of such a great man.

Francis DeLage

October 31, 2008

Our sympathy to all the Beck family.
Ruth and I have had many years (12) drinking coffee with Ray each morning. He ,was always welcome at our table. He talked so much about his family, politics,military, and those fishcakes his dad made.
We will miss him greatly. Fran & Ruth DeLage

DANNY & SUSAN BECK

October 31, 2008

DAD: We love you so much & we already miss you. You will always remain in our hearts, & we will always live with the wonderful influence you have had on all of our lives. All our love always, Danny & Susan

Bill and Carolyn Farnum

October 31, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Leon J Gagnon

October 31, 2008

I did not know Ray very long but it was always a pleasure to be with him. We use to have coffee at April's. He will be missed.
I offer you my condolences
Leon J Gagnon of South Caroline

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