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BECK, Joel H. 73, of Windward Lane, died Friday afternoon, March 16, 2012, at his residence, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Waltham, MA. He attended Waltham schools. He worked at Honeywell Corp. in Brighton, MA. He attended Northeastern University and Babson College, earning his Master's Degree. After a 35 year career at Honeywell, he retired to Kennebunk, ME and was a Professor at the University of Southern Maine Business School. He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen Jane (Castanino) Beck. Joel is survived by his wife, Donna M. DeSaulnier of Arundel; his daughter, Julie A. Beck and her husband Chris Mattoon of Somerville, MA; two step-sons, Daniel Fawcett and his wife Shealeigh of Santa Barbara, CA, and Christopher Fawcett of Santa Barbara, CA; two brothers, Peter Beck and his wife Elaine of Acton, ME, Carl Beck and his wife Judy of Framingham, MA; his sister, Harriet Rist and her husband Peter of Kennebunk; 3 grandchildren, Colton and Ila Fawcett of Santa Barbara, CA, William Mattoon of Somerville, MA. Friends may call from 6-8PM Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A Mass of Christian Burial March 21, 2012 at 11AM at Holy Spirit Parish - St. Martha's Church, Portland Road, Kennebunk, ME. Memorials can be made to: Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route One, #1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, KENNEBUNK, ME. www.bibberfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2012.

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April 5, 2012

Donna, I am so very sorry to hear of Joel's illness and passing. I just heard the sad news this morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers . . .
Love, Jane Lawlor

Francesco Curti

March 21, 2012

Hi Julie, I am so sorry for you father: Please accept our condoleances. Un abbraccio to you all. Francesco and Daniele

Justin Trainum III

March 20, 2012

My thoughts and condolences go out to Prof. Beck's family. A sad day at USM for many.

March 20, 2012

Dear Julie & Family, Although I didn"t know your Dad, I know how much you loved him & will miss him. Keep him with you through your memories. I will be thinking of you during this difficult time. Love, Ellie

Jeanne Munger

March 20, 2012

I will very much miss passing by Joel seated in the 2nd floor lobby area in Luther Bonney Hall at USM mentoring students. His passion for bringing out the best in others was clear. He gave of himself freely, and I will deeply miss him, as many of his students and colleagues will also experience. Joel was a gifted man with a big heart. What an amazing gift to have known and worked with him. Heartfelt condolences to his family for their great loss. Farewell, Joel.

Jean Gutmann

March 19, 2012

Joel was a gem! I've worked with him at USM over the past 8 years -- he was always ready with a smile and solid advice for students. I will always admire his keen business sense and warm, supportive coaching. Donna, I am so sorry for your great loss!

Joyce & Carol

March 19, 2012

Peter & Elaine, may the happiest memories of your brother sustain you in this saddest of times. We would be there with you if we could. Please know that you are being hugged and loved from afar. Praying for you all...

Ken and Leslie Sheret

March 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy Beck

March 18, 2012

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Tim Casey

March 18, 2012

From kindergarten at Plympton School to Plympton Street and Plympton Ave and the WHS class of 1956.......(A Harvard Book Award Winner in his Junior year)...... His enlistment in the U.S. Marines and a chance meeting on Marco Island FL some many years ago

SEMPER FI

My Friend

Paul Earle

March 18, 2012

I worked with Joel in the Brighton PCB plant from 1967 to 1973. He was a dedicated & conscientious worker who achieved the position of VP and Plant Manager. My condolences to the family.
He has joined Steve Mayo in heaven. We
had many memorable lunches together with our coworkers in the Brighton cafeteria. Joel was a Marine veteran and Steve was an Army veteran.

bob erickson

March 18, 2012

Sorry to hear of your brother's passing.

John Paone

March 18, 2012

My condolences to the family of Joel Beck, with whom I worked for many years at Honeywell.

The Bibber Family

March 18, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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