Charles Kenneth Beaton passed away suddenly at the North Bay General Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2004 at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Elsie (nee Rye). Loving father of William (Darlene) of North Bay, John (Patty) of Waterloo and Margaret Belanger (John) of Peterborough. Proud grandfather of Shawn and Jason Belanger and proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. Brother of Bernice Conrad of North Bay, Muriel Down of Vancouver and brother-in-law of Mabel Bradford of North Bay. Predeceased by his brother Jack and sister Francis Kelly. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #23, Nipissing Lodge #420 A.F. & A.M. and the Rorab Shrine Club. Charlie was a former long time employee of the city of North Bay. Working in both the tax and water departments, he retired in 1982 after more than thirty five years of service. Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from City Hall), today, from 2 to 4 p.m. No evening visitation. Funeral service will be held in the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 13 at 11 a.m. Spring interment in St. John’s Anglican Cemetery. If desired donations to the Shriner’s Hospital, St. John’s Anglican Church Memorial fund or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.
