Terry Beshaw Obituary
Terry H. Beshaw, 65, of Champlain passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025 at UVM-CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on March 16, 1960, son of the late Eli and Louella (Martineau) Beshaw.
Terry enjoyed racing at Airborne Speedway, scrapping metal, working on cars, and hanging out with family and friends.
Terry is survived by his daughter Carrie Beshaw and her companion Roland Hewson of Plattsburgh, two step-children Kevin Martino and his wife Heather Martino of Arkansas, Kayla Sorrell of Plattsburgh, his sibling Susan Martino of Plattsburgh, 5 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Melissa Beshaw, his two sisters Joan Barcomb, Rose Senecal, and his brothers Emery Beshaw, Michael Beshaw, Clayton Beshaw, Carl Beshaw, and Eli Beshaw Sr.
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29 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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