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Roland (Butch) Hedley Beaton

Roland (Butch) Hedley Beaton

Born: July 28th, 1945

Passed in: Chamberlains
Passed on: April 18th, 2016

Passed peacefully away at his residence in Chamberlains, CBS, the late Roland (Butch) Hedley Beaton, age 70 years. Formerly from the town of Badger, NL, Roland is predeceased by his wife Cheryl (nee Butler), parents Hedley and Flora Beaton, and sister June Arnold. Roland leaves to mourn the loss of a loving father and grandfather his daughter Kerri (Nugent) Beaton, son Geoffery (Tracy) and grandchildren Tyler, Emma, Lauren, Joshua, Sophia, and Ariannna. Leaving also to mourn his loss, sisters Barbara (Robert) Chase, Sandra (Merrick) Chipp; brother Brian (Paula); son-in-law Paul Nugent; father-in-law Sidney Butler; sisters-in-law Judi (Dan) Blackmore, Joan (Walter) Hodder, Roma (Freeman) White, Beverly (Peter) Rockwood; brothers-in-law Max Arnold, Glen (Christine) Butler, Scott (Tena) Butler, along with many nephews, nieces, former coworkers, and friends. Roland was an avid fisherman and reader who was always keen to discuss current events, listen to classic rock music, watch baseball (Blue Jays) games, or play Scrabble. During the start-up of the Churchill Falls development in the early 1970s, Roland worked as Project Manager on many of its construction sites. He then moved on to become Superintendent of Construction for Seaboard Construction in the Central region for several years, and ended his professional career in 2012 as Superintendent of Construction for Magna Construction in the Avalon region. Throughout all of his working experience Roland was respected by his associates in all areas of the trades for his strong work ethic and commitment to all tasks assigned him. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hickey's Funeral Home, CBS, and, at the request of the deceased, cremation has taken place with a private family memorial service to be held at a later date. Those who loved you, Roland, will sadly miss but fondly remember you; may you rest in peace. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www. hickeysfuneralhome.ca

 

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