Emily T. Beck
Emily T. Beck, 84, of Ridgefield, longtime resident of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was the loving wife of Ralph Beck.
Emily was born on July 12, 1937 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; a daughter of the late Frederick and Sarah (O'Connor) Miller. She graduated from St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto in 1958 with an R.N. Degree. Early in her career she worked at Mont Tremblant Ski Resort treating injured skiers. She was also a certified ski instructor and taught at Mont Tremblant Ski School. It was there that she met her husband Ralph, who was on vacation, skiing for the first time.
After beginning her family and settling in Greenwich, Emily worked extensively as a Childbirth Educator and Instructor, working primarily with patients of The Brookside Obstetrics Group. She was a highly regarded pioneer in the Lamaze method of prepared childbirth, with frequent speaking engagements on the subject.
Emily is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ralph, and their two sons; Michael Beck and his wife, Sally, and Jon Beck and his wife, Laura. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren; Andrew, Christina, and Peter Beck and Jon Jr., Ryan, and Lilly Beck. Emily also leaves her brother Fred's wife Anne Marie in Ottawa, nephews Ross, Paul and Claude Morrison in Toronto, niece MargAnne Morrison in Toronto, nephews Greg and Matt Miller in St. Catherine's, nieces Sheila Miller in St. Catherine's, Martha Miller in Boston, and Anne Miller in Montreal.
In addition to her parents, Emily was predeceased by her 6 siblings; Mary, Bill, Bobbie, Frederick, Marguerite, and John.
Funeral services will be held privately. Entombment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ridgefield, CT. Contributions in Emily's memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org. Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield is in care of arrangements.

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Published by Stamford Advocate & Greenwich Time on Oct. 30, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Emily Beck

4 Entries

Susan Odiseos

November 3, 2021

Grateful for the memory of Emily who compassionately coached Demetri and me with Lamaze as we prepared for the birth of our first child. She was purposeful and kind as she guided us. May she rest in peace. Sympathies for her family.

Terry Rogers

November 2, 2021

My sincerest condolences to your family. Emily was a "Trooper". She was strong, committed and when pushed certainly would tell her mind. I loved having Emily as a customer and a friend for all those long years in Greenwich at Horseneck. She would always be there medically if anyone had a problem. Loving wife and fabulous mother. The Earthly World as we know it will miss her, but the Heavens have a calling for Emily
Love and prayers to you all
Terry Rogers and all of us that knew her at
Horseneck

Vicki Maloney Bastis

November 1, 2021

Dear Ralph, Jon, Michael and all the family,

My heart goes out to you all as I am flooded with such wonderful memories of what was, undoubtedly, the happiest time of my life.
Emily was the quintessential nurse; super smart, strong-willed, warm, loving, confident and caring. She knew when to be deadly serious and she knew when to lighten it up with her infectious smile and wicked sense of humor. She was proud of her Canadian roots and enjoyed talking hockey! We developed a close friendship and shared many fun vacations and holidays together with Emily, Ralph and the Beck Boys.
I'm so very sorry for your loss....I'm sure the past several years were very difficult.....she was a treasure! Love to you all,

Vicki xoxo

Anne Miller

November 1, 2021

Dear Ralph an family,
It is with great sadness that I heard about the passing of Emily my aunt. I offer you my deepest condolences. I remember you when you came to our house and went skiing in Mont Tremblant. I was a very young teenager and aunt Emily said to my father that I should ski, which I never did. My mother used to say that I had her smile. I also remember her at grandmas' house when her two sons were very young. I hope that you will be able to go through this painful time and that heaven will help you. It is always difficult to lose family members. Take care and God bless. Anne.

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