AMY SMIRLE BEAMENT

May 18, 1932 - March 12, 2025 Amy Smirle Lawson Brough Beament passed away peacefully, with her four children by her side on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She is survived by Janet, Alex (Barb), Jane (Stephen) and Julie (Chris). She was predeceased by her husbands, John Roderick Brough and John Arthur Beament; her parents, Smirle and Pearl Lawson; and sisters, Elizabeth Taylor and Isabel Lawson. Amy is lovingly remembered by her eleven grandchildren: Jennifer (Russ), John, Geoffrey (Lauren), Amy, Meaghan (Ryan), Adam (Alessia), Gillian, Katherine, Andrew, Nicole and Matthew; and her two great-grandchildren, Angus and Ronan. Born and raised in Toronto, Amy attended Havergal College, which is where she formed many long and lasting friendships. Throughout her life, Amy volunteered with the I.O.D.E. and the Junior League of Toronto. Amy had many special qualities that she passed on to her children and grandchildren. Never be afraid to ask "why?", never fear standing up for yourself, your friends and your loved ones and trust cautiously. Since 1942, Amy spent every summer on Ferncliffe Island in Georgian Bay, the gathering place for her family and close friends. Many an afternoon she drove the OMC at record speeds to catch the "Penetang 88" at the Wah Wah Taysee dock - the daily meeting place for the community. She had an incredible memory for details and was a wonderful storyteller, regaling her adventures with Smirle as a young child and teenager. She was an accomplished chef, which led her to write and publish the cookbook, "Psychic Delights." She also loved riding horses, dabbling as a private detective, and loved dancing to Big Band Saturday Nights. Amy's warmth, generosity, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by the multitude of friends she gathered throughout her life. She was a devoted mother, a trusted friend, and an inspiration to all who knew her. Her legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of her family and friends. A private family burial has already taken place. There will be a Celebration of Amy's Life that will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Rosedale Golf Club in Toronto, from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, and in Amy's honour, please raise a glass of "bubbly" and listen to Frank Sinatra's song "MY Way." As Mom was fond of saying, "it's five o'clock somewhere." She lived her life her way!