It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Kenneth Beckwith on November 8, 2024 in Barrie, Ontario. He will be missed by daughter Patricia Dickson (John), grandchildren, Sarah and John, his sister Joyce Beckwith and his spouse, Myrtle Beckwith, as well as many nieces & nephews in Nova Scotia and the US. Preceded in death by daughter Jennifer.
Born November 4th, 1942 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Robert moved to Halifax, where he married Myrtle and enjoyed his career as a Respiratory Therapist at the Victoria General Hospital. He was an active member of the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation, training trainers in CPR for many years. After retiring, Robert took up curling at the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax. He moved to Barrie, Ontario, in 2001 to be close to his daughter Patricia & her family. There he enjoyed curling at the Barrie Curling Club and helping out his community on the local ‘fix-it squad’.
Thanks to his friends and team at Mulcaster Mews for their care & companionship in the past few years. Special thanks particularly to the Woods Park team for their excellent compassion and care at the end of his life.
A private family service will be held in Nova Scotia at a later date.
Please consider honouring Bob’s memory with a donation to the charity of his choice, the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Condolences may be forwarded through ww.legacyfuneral.ca