The family of Basil Beach wish to announce he passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016. Basil was born in Renfrew, Ontario on December 20, 1927 and grew up in Carleton Place, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth and also by his 6 siblings; 5 brothers and his sister. Basil and Marjorie were married on June 25, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Deborah; son, James (Mae); grandchildren, Jesse Gage-Cole, Tyler (Tanya) and Jennifer (Daniel) Laverick and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Alexis Laverick.
Basil joined the military (Royal Canadian Artillery) in 1952 and had various postings in Canada and retired in 1974. Basil and Marjorie moved to Victoria and he worked at Oak Bay Lodge for 11 years and then retired again to Saanichton. Basil loved playing darts, curling, telling stories and listening to music and fishing.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McCALL’S DOWNTOWN, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society, B.C.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Ralph King
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Lavonne parker Dear Marg…
We are sincerely sorry for the recent loss of your best friend, partner, and husband. Basil was always ready with a smile, a hand wave from the sitting room window, and we enjoyed listening to him talk about his past and of course you, his bride! He will be missed by many, and will be a tough act to follow. We are so lucky to have met Basil and you, and miss our small talk at the door way of your home.
You are in our thoughts at this time……
Lavonne and Richard
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Liana Tinker My sincere sympathies to Marjorie and family. I had the pleasure of meeting my dear friend Lynn’s “Uncle Basil” many years ago. He was always so full of life and had a fantastic sense of humor. I remember “January” birthday dinners, learning how to play Euker (if that’s how you spell it) and laughing at his great jokes. I drive by the home on Richmond every day on my way to work and think of those days with such fondness. He was a great man. All my best during this sad time. Liana
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Joyce and Duke Dukeshire Dear Marj: We were so sorry to hear of Bas’ passing, this morning. Our sincere condolences to
you and your family. We wish you strength for the days ahead.
We remember our trailering days together in Arizona, and Bas’ smiling face always ready to tell
a joke.
We will not be able to share your Celebration of Bas’ life, we will be away, but our thoughts
will be with you.
Our best wishes to you and yours. With fond regards, Duke and Joyce xoxo
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Marilyn David Sincere sympathies to Basil’s family, especially to my good friend Marjorie, she has been so strong and supportive for all the time this wonderful man has been ill. I enjoyed being with them both when Basil was a neighbour, he was funny, and caring, interested in everything that was happening outside his window. I feel a great sense of loss, he will be sadly missed. I will treasure a yellow bird house that he made after his retirement, it has a special place in my garden. I wish for peace and strength to Basil’s family during this sad time.
Marjorie, I would just like to pass on my condolences to you & your family on the loss of Basil. You & Basil were great neighbours for 15 years. We enjoyed each others company, had a lot of laughs & heard a lot of Basil’s stories (some true, some not so true).
I know he will be missed by his family & friends.
I wish you well & all the best in the next days, weeks, months & years ahead.