David Kenneth BEECHING

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Kenneth Beeching on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Ottawa. Dave was born in Carlisle, Ontario, in May 1939 to the late Irene and Stanley Beeching.

Left to mourn his terrible loss are his loving and devoted wife Wendy Beeching and his children David L. Beeching and Lisa Beeching (Tom McLean). Regrettably his daughter Andrea Beeching (John Dowding) passed away in January 2022. He was the proud grandfather of Erik Pettersson and his wife Katie, Ryan Pettersson, and Amber McNeil and her husband AJ. Amber and AJ blessed Dave with three beautiful great-grandchildren Jackson, Tommy and Hannah.

Dave was "Big Brother" to Jane Burch (the late Eugene Burch), Sharon Beaman (Michael Carson), John Beeching (Sharon Smith) and the late Raymond Kemp. He was a special brother-in-law to Dale and JP Sabourin, Dan and Barbara Dunlop and Donna and Al Haley.

Dave graduated from College Militaire Royal de Saint Jean in 1960 and Royal Military College in Kingston in 1962. His career came to an abrupt halt in 1994 when he suffered a massive stroke. He met the ensuing challenges with determination, courage and a love of life and people that were sometimes beyond comprehension. The love he and Wendy shared throughout this time has been an inspiration to many people.

The family sincerely thanks the staff of Carleton Lodge for the care they provided during Dave's last months of life.

Dave would want you to remember him with a laugh, a joke and your favourite beverage! A celebration of his life is being planned for the spring.