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George Beattie Obituary
Beattie, 62
PORTLAND -- George Edward Beattie, 62, of Scarborough, passed away on Nov. 28, 2013. He was born on Oct. 19, 1951, at Langley A.F.B, Va.
George was known by many names, but to me he was 'Dad.' He will be missed not only by the family he leaves behind, but also by the many people whose lives he touched.
His brother Jim and his childhood friends will remember George as a good-natured guy who was always willing to go out and play.
His many teammates and opponents will remember 'Zelmo' as a fierce competitor, but one who loved to play the game, be it baseball, basketball, football, or golf.
The countless kids he coached throughout the years will remember 'Coach Beattie' as patient and passionate. He loved to impart his knowledge to the kids he coached and he truly cared about each and every one of them.
His golfing buddies at Nonesuch will remember the 'Commissioner' for his outgoing manner and his ability to make everyone feel welcome.
His coworkers will remember George for his positive outlook, his ever-present smile and his helpful nature.
My mother and I will remember him for so many reasons. He loved spending time with his family and watching me grow up and start my own family. His greatest joy these last 15 months was spending time with his granddaughter Leah.
When anyone remembers my Dad, they will remember how kind and generous he was.
Please come help us remember 'Dad,' 'Zelmo,' 'Coach' and 'the Commish' and celebrate his life this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1-4 p.m., at Dunegrass Golf Club in Old Orchard. We will have a final '19th Hole' to honor his life and his contributions to the communities in which he lived. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to www.athutchins.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in George's name would be greatly appreciated to:
The Boys & Girls Club
of Southern Maine
P.O. Box 7830
Portland, Maine 04112
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Memories and Condolences
for George Beattie
Bill and Carla (Tewksbury) Seymour
December 14, 2013
Bill and I were truly saddened to recently to hear of George's passing. We all grew up together in South Portland and have many fond memories of baseball and basket ball games where George was a star. Our sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Beverly Gray Smith
December 6, 2013
To Rose Mary and Elaine I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My Mom and Dad Tena and William Gray were dear friends of your parents and I remember George as a little guy on Orlando St. Again my condolences to you and George's family.
Anita DiCrecchio
December 5, 2013
You have suffered a terrible loss. My sympathy to you rosemary and your family. George was a good man and I will remember him well.
Pat Riley
December 4, 2013
My condolences to the family of Georgie (as the Riley's next door called him)6 orlando st. to his sisters Rosie, and Elaine, & jimmy.
Pat Riley of New Jersey
Matt Stacy
December 4, 2013
George (Commish as we called him) was a great man and will be missed. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 4, 2013
So sudden and so sad; George will be missed by so many. Thoughts of him will bring to mind kindness, helpfulness, and an ever present smile. My favorite memory is of him helping fallen victims on ski slopes and retrieving an errant glove, ski, or pole, while always looking well dressed in new outfits and skis. Our memories of George will bring smiles to all of us for many years to come.
Ann Malnati
Jeff and Vonla Murdock
December 4, 2013
We were stunned and saddened to hear of George's passing. He was such a good man...the world would be a better place with more George Beatties. Our sincerest condolences to you, Rosemary, and your family.
Stephen Estes
December 3, 2013
My prayers are with the Beattie family I worked with George at Avesta and we will miss him.
Diane
December 3, 2013
My condolences to your family. May God give you peace at this difficult time (Roman 15:33)
Pattie Meehan Coyne
December 3, 2013
Jim, I'm truly saddened hearing George has passed. I feel truly blessed that having not seeing him in probably 40 years and that I had run into him at Nonesuch three years ago and he said Pattie Meehan and I said George Beattie, I was so happy we both crossed paths again and recognized one another. I think back and remember our good old day's at Calvary Church and little league games. Someday we will cross paths again in God's Kingdom. May George rest in eternal peace. Again, my deepest sympathy for you and family. Tommy is up there with his Lanos baseball suite on waiting for George in his VFW baseball suite
Rosie and John Beston
December 3, 2013
John and I (Rosie, Georgie's sister in Australia) send our thoughts and prayers to Georgie's family. We will be with you all in thoughts and prayers on Saturday as you celebrate his life. He was a good man.
pamel irving
December 3, 2013
words can not express the feeling I am having about your passing. my thoughts and pray go out to you, rosemary and family. let me know if I can do anything for you, pam
Mike Griffin
December 3, 2013
George Beattie was my freshman baseball coach many years ago. I remember that we weren't a very good team, but Coach Beattie believed in us. He was more passionate than any coach I've ever encountered. At that age, when the game started to get competitive, to have someone that would fight tooth and nail to defend us meant more than he will ever know. In my mind, there will never be anyone quite like him.
Dotty McKenna
December 3, 2013
My condolences to the Beattie family. I worked with George at Avesta Housing and will miss him so much. He was held in high esteem by his co-workers. A really good man.
Vikki M. Spaltro
December 3, 2013
Rosemary, I am so saddened to read of George's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gene Davis
December 3, 2013
Jim,
I know you and George were close. Please accept the condolences of Sandy,
Ginny and me.
Gene
Gene Davis
December 3, 2013
From all of the tenants at Jordan Bay place in Raymond, Maine, our deepest sympathy. We all loved our George and he will be remembered as one of the kindest and most gentle man to have working for us. We viewed him with such trust and respect to have him in our homes. He really was such a true gentleman - Sleep well our friend as you are now in the greatest of hands. Love from all of us at Jordan Bay Place
Jill Dalfonso
December 3, 2013
I was introduced to 'the commissioner' by my dad, who is part of the weekend golf group at Nonesuch. He made me feel like I had known him my entire life. I have an endless supply of pink and purple golf balls because he was always collecting them for me in the woods. He was a such a wonderful man and I will truly miss seeing him on summer days at the golf course.
Moira O'Regan
December 3, 2013
Jim...my sincerest condolences to you. So very, very sorry. My thoughts are with you.
Bob Johnson
December 3, 2013
Hours and hours of playing ball and just having fun. No cares, no worries, no bills. What a wonderful person has passed. So very sorry to hear of his passing.
Leigh Anne Johnson-Longobardi
December 3, 2013
It was a joy to see Georgie at Nunsuch Golf Course back in June. I have such fond childhood memories of him that will stay forever in my heart.
Bert & Starr Cleaves
December 3, 2013
Bert and I are so sorry to hear of George's passing. Our sympathy to his family.
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