Bev (Beacom) Killby

Died: January 24, 2009 | Place: Victoria Hospital

Obituary

KILLBY…..

Peacefully in David’s loving arms, with her daughter Laurie by her side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, January 24, 2009, Bev (Beacom) Killby of London. Beloved wife of Dave Killby for 32 years. Loving mother of Laurie MacFarlane and her husband Michael of Lawrenceville, Georgia.Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Andrew. Also sadly missed by Deborah, Nathan, Jake and Josh Woods. Dear sister of Helen Green (late Randolph), Jacqueline Amos (late Robert), Joan Coupar (Thomas), Daisy Hodgetts (late Edward), James Beacom (Geraldine), Florence Shaw (Colby) and Elizebeth Beacom. Dear sister-in-law of George Green, Robert Fitzsimmons and Marly Gatenby (Ted). Predeceased by her parents Myrtle and John Beacom, her sisters Rhoda Green and Carol Fitzsimmons. A special thanks to C700 Oncology staff for their dignity, compassion and care. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Bev’s life will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

10 Comments

  1. Sharon Smith January 26, 2009 at 8:22 am

    Dear Dave,

    I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, Beverly. I want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Take care….

    Sharon Smith

  2. Vickie & Pete Fedoration January 26, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Dear Dave & Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. She was a very loving and friendly person. We will miss her greatly.
    Everytime we think of the trailer and Bayfield, certain people come to mind. Mom and Dad, Marly and Ted, Bev and you.
    If there is anything we can do please just let us know. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
    I don’t know if we can make it to the services, I have to babysit our grandaughter, but just know we are with you in our hearts.
    Love
    Vickie & Pete & Family
    XXOO

  3. Bev, Michele & DJ Harris January 26, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Hi Dave:

    So sorry to hear about Bev. I was so shocked when Doug (little Brother) called to say Bev was so sick & then that she had passed away. I was able to be with Ed when he passed away & he died in my arms also. We will probably not be able to attend the service as I have an appt. at the Cancer Clinic in the a.m. & you know how the wait is there sometimes. Not sure if Doug has told you that I am battling breast cancer & will be starting Chemo next week. Bev looked so good at Jeff’s this past summer. I would never have guessed she had any problems. If we don’t see you at the service, then we will see you at one of the functions at Doug & Lynn’s. Nothing we can say at this time will make it any easier to go thru. Michele was telling DJ that she always remembers it being Bev & Dave & about your bionic thumb with the cig’s.

    Our love & prayers are with you as you go thru this Dave

    Bev, Michele & DJ Harris

  4. Rob and Deb Peto January 26, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Hi Dave,
    We were truly sorry to read the news of Bev’s passing in today’s paper.
    Our girls have fond memories of their times spent in your pool. We always remember how Bev always spoke so proudly and lovingly of her daughter Laurie. We hope to see you Wednesday. If we can’t attend we will give you a call in a week or two, or call us as Rob is off work right now and I am as well as the company I worked for moved out of town.
    Know we are thinking of you all.

    Sincerely,
    Rob and Deb Peto

  5. Alex & Freda Savage January 27, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Dave.
    So sorry to hear of your lose,
    remembering the old Harbour Lights days.
    Alex and Freda

  6. Rick and Rita Kelly January 27, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Dear Dave, Laurie and family,

    We are so very saddened to learn of Bev’s passing. We have so many good memories of the old days.

    Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will see you Wednesday.

    Sincerely,
    Rick and Rita

  7. Larry Richards January 27, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    David, Sorry to hear about your loss. Jackenelli called to let me know. All my best wishes to you and your family. If you need to talk to someone who is going through this, give me a call.
    Larry 451-0723

  8. Nathan and Deborah Killby-Woods and Family January 27, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Grampa Dave:

    We are very saddened by the loss of Bev and wish we could all be with you in your time of grieving. We all cherish our time we spent with you and Bev when we came home on our visits and London. We are so glad for the time we were able to spend with you both at Christmas. We all love you very much and will see you soon.

    Nathan Deborah,Jake and Josh

  9. Jacqueline & Barry Amos January 28, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    Dear Dave,

    Words can’t explain the loss we feel. Mom and I wish You, Laurie, and your family our heartfelt condolences. Dave, you are in our prayers. May we all find comfort in the Love she blessed us with.

  10. Mary and Stacie February 3, 2009 at 1:20 am

    Hi Dave.
    We were so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
    The bar stewards from the Union Hall

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