Warren Delacour Beamish

Enfield - Warren Delacour Beamish, aged 86, of Enfield, N.S., passed unexpectedly and peacefully on December 15, 2023. Son of the late Bernard and Nora Beamish. Predeceased by his loving partner, Shirley (Black) Von Haven, and brother, Peter Beamish. Survived by children Wendy (Jeff) Menczel, Stephanie Alakas, and Brian Beamish; granddaughter Caitlin (Colin) Menczel-O'Neill; sister-in-law, Christine Beamish of Trinity NL; and many nieces and nephews.

Warren attended Ridley College and graduated from the University of Toronto in Engineering Physics (1961). Self-described as an "engineering entrepreneur," Warren's life's work reflected this. He was a visionary who introduced his new technology to the business world. Warren co-founded Computel, the first company to offer remote computer services. He also created and introduced data-based technology to the service restaurant industry. Warren ended his career as a financial consultant for those who wanted to publicly finance their venture opportunities.

Warren enjoyed an active lifestyle, playing tennis, squash, cross-country skiing, and he attained the status of a Grand Master in Bridge. As an elite sailor, Warren had Olympic aspirations; he was still sailing a Finn in his seventies.

The love of the last quarter of Warren's life though, undoubtedly, was Shirley (Black) von Haven. The two met online, May of 2000, and immediately became inseparable. They spent 21 years loving and supporting each other through better and worse, sickness and health. Warren and Shirley spent their time between his residences at Four Mile Lake in the Kawarthas of Ontario, their water side apartment in St. Catherines, Ontario and her home in Niceville, Florida. Warren and Shirley were true soul mates.

Warren stayed with Shirley until multiple falls forced him to return to Canada, vowing to return to his true "home" with Shirley. One week after Warren left Florida Shirley suddenly passed and Warren was heartbroken again. After a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Warren moved to Atlantic Canada to be close to Wendy, Jeff and Caitlin. Frequent visits were filled with cards, puzzles, backyard fires and watching sports. A highlight for Warren was being included in his granddaughter's wedding in August 2023.

Warren's family is grateful for the excellent care he received at HCA Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville in Florida, Parkland Truro in Nova Scotia, The Magnolia in Enfield Nova Scotia and at the Colchester East Health Centre, where nurses, doctors and hospital staff paid kind attention before Warren's passing.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Warren may be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ridley College, St. Catharine's, Ontario.