Neil James 'Jimmy' Beaton
Lieu de naissance : Scotch Lake
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 3 décembre 2014
It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the death of our brother and uncle, Neil James ‘Jimmy’ Beaton, who passed on Dec. 3, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Scotch Lake, Jimmy was the son of the late Duncan Joseph and Elizabeth Frances (MacLellan) Beaton.
To many, Jimmy was known as “The Mayor” due to his huge volunteer contribution in the Baddeck community. He took great pride in serving those who were in need or just to make a difference by making Baddeck a better place to live.
Jimmy was a member of St. Michael’s parish, a life member of Canadian Legion, Branch 53, as well as a loyal member of the Liberal party. After retiring from the municipality landfill in Baddeck, Jimmy devoted more of his time to fishing, darts, cards, dancing and most of all, volunteering his time. Jimmy was good with his hands, for he was a “jack of all trades”. He will be remembered by family and friends for being a good story teller, kind hearted and not to mention, always being happy with a smile on his face.
Besides his parents, Jimmy was predeceased by a sister, Anne Marie Beaton; sister-in-law, Alice Beaton, brother-in-law, James ‘Arch’ Harvie and grandnephew, Jake Harvie.
Jimmy leaves behind his loving sister, Diana Harvie and brothers, Duncan Robert (Barbara) and Donald Francis. Jimmy will also be missed by his several nieces and nephews.
By Jimmy’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, a memorial service will be held at a later date, which will be announced in the newspaper.
Donations in memory of Jimmy may be made to Christmas Daddies.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
