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Doris BEETHAM Obituary
(nee Malenfant)
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 19, 2012 at 87 years of age. Loving wife of the late Earl Beetham (1991). Dear mother of Doug and wife Pat Beetham, John Beetham, Brian and wife Janet Beetham. Treasured grandmother of Sharon Beetham and fiancé Tom Freshour, Darrell Beetham and Denise Rivait, Jeff and wife Anita Beetham, Stephen Beetham and Janice Boyne, Scott and wife Amanda Beetham. Great-grandmother of Michael and wife Kim Beetham, Madison Freshour. Great-great-grandmother of Khristian Beetham. She will be sadly missed by beloved Grand Doggies Chloe, Zoe and Max. Sister-in-law of Everett and wife Beverly Beetham and Mae Rumble. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters-in-law. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Doris and her husband Earl were the long time proprietors of the Tecumseh Bowling Lanes. She was a lifetime and U.C.W. member of Bethel-Maidstone United Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 153 - Essex. Doris was a convener of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Senior Card Club and also belonged to the LaSalle Friendship Club. She will be deeply missed by her many customers, friends and associates of Tecumseh Bowling. Cremation has taken place. Visiting will be held on Thursday at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd.
(519-776-7378)
128 Talbot St. North, Essex
from 2-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Linda Blair officiating. Donations may be made to Bethel-Maidstone United Church or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. You may send your condolences in support of the family online at
www.kennedyfh.com
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November 26, 2012
DORIS: we will miss you on our Wednesday morning bowling team and all your friendly mannerisms. You had become a great friend to be around. Love Janette R. Pillon
November 24, 2012
Deepest Sympathy to your family
Ed & Ruth Tunks
November 23, 2012
Doris was a wonderful lady we will miss her Al and Angie
November 22, 2012
Doug, Pat & Family - Doris was truly a beautiful lady and was loved by all. She had a great personality and always had a smile on her face. Cherish the good memories. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, thinking of you at this difficult time.
Brian and Vicki Pepper XO Belle River, Ontario
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November 22, 2012
Doug, Pat & Family - Doris was truly a beautiful woman and so full of life. I don't think there was ever a time that she was not smiling. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Brian and Vicki Pepper, Belle River, Ontario XO
Gary & Sheri Favot
November 22, 2012
Can't forget those awesome burgers she used to cook up at Tec Lanes!!
My condolences to the entire Beetham family.Rest in peace doctor Doris.
November 22, 2012
The family of Everett and Beverley Beetham offer our sincere condolescences to Doris Beetham's family. She was a great lady, Sister-in-law and Aunt. God Bless Her and her family.
Sharon Soulliere
November 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Beetham family Doris was a great person always had smile very fiendly rember the memories RIP
Tom Farrand
November 22, 2012
To the Beetham Family and Friends the W.E.C.K.B.A sends their condolences. We have lost a great member of our Bowling Community.
Dennis & Sharon Sylvestre
November 22, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 21, 2012
my sympathy
Ron and Ron JR.
don & aggie soulliere
November 21, 2012
dear beetham family,
doris will be deeply missed.especially her wonderful smile and friendly greeting. take care and god bless.don & aggie
don & aggie soulliere
November 21, 2012
dear beetham family,
on behalf of the tuesday morning bowlers, our deepest sympathy. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Edith & Robert (Butch) Kettels
November 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sam Greaves
November 21, 2012
Doug and John my thoughts are with you at this sad time..
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