BEVERLY ANNE LAMONT

1936 - 2024

(née Spratt) 1936 - 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Lamont (née Spratt), beloved wife of George Blair Lamont for 65 years. Beverly died on November 24, 2024, embraced by the love of her family. She was a cherished mother to Susan Lamont-Thompson (David), lan Lamont, and Sarah Lamont-Justice (Matt); and was predeceased by her son, Jason. Bev was a proud Nana to her grandchildren: Alison (Rhys) and Duncan Thompson, Connor and Kieran Lamont, and Cameron and Fraser Justice. Bev is survived by her brother, Tom Spratt (Mary Ann). She treasured the many friendships made throughout her life, including Marg and Bob Heilig, Carol and John Harris, Mary and Frank Fitzpatrick, Helen and Greg McClare and Betty Lamont. Born to Nell and Merrick Spratt, Beverly grew up in Hamilton and went on to study nursing at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, graduating class of 1957. Beverly was a dedicated registered nurse for many years and then worked her way to healthcare leadership roles. Her career was varied and rewarding (she was also a real estate agent for three years). It was marked by significant contributions, including her role as Patient Services Coordinator at Five Counties Children's Centre in Peterborough, ON, and as the Director of Placement Coordination Services in York Region, where she was instrumental in establishing the program. A lifelong learner, Bev was proud of obtaining her B.A. (Psych) from York University in 1991. Bev and George loved travelling, boating, cottaging, reading and spending time with loved ones. They would go on to live in Peterborough, Unionville, their dream home on the Big Rideau Lake, and finally in Guelph. Beverly loved spending winters at their second home in The Villages, Florida, because "Ontario was too cold." She was active in line dancing, book clubs, yoga and loved gardening, especially her perennial beds and tomatoes. Beverly was a force of nature and will be dearly missed by all who love her. She will be remembered for her fierce love, her uncanny ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone, and her remarkable generosity. She often remarked that she "had no imagination," but having lived such a full life, it's easy to see why she didn't need it. Bev believed "When each of us comes to die, let us hope people will not say of us, "Isn't it too bad she died," but rather, "Isn't it wonderful she lived?" For people wishing to make a donation in Bev's name, we kindly suggest Operation Smile Canada or your local food bank.