Obituary of Ken Beaton
A resident of Chatham, Kenneth John Beaton passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on January 1st, 2024 at the age of 67.
He was the son of the late John & Flossie (nee Reid) Beaton.
Remembered by his girlfriend, Stephanie Lerouche. Predeceased by his wife, Linda (nee Pilon).
Father of Michael Beaton (Leslie Hartley), Michelle Royka (Dave), & Brandon Robertson (Anne)
Grandpa to Alex Beaton-Church, Malcolm Beaton, Miranda Upcott, Mackenzie Upcott, Meghan Upcott, & Ava Robertson.
Brother of Bill Beaton.
Predeceased by his siblings, Jack Beaton, Ruth Labadie, Gertrude Covyeow, & Jean Brown.
Missed by many nieces, nephews, & extended family.
Ken loved spending time working on old cars and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be reunited with his furry friend Max. Ken will be missed by his family and his friends around town.
Family to receive friends on January 5, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. Cremation to follow.
In memory of Ken, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
519 351 2040
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