Obituary of Vi Beamish

BEAMISH, Viola “Vi” May –

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vi Beamish announces her passing, which occurred at Turnbull Nursing Home, Saint John, N.B., on Dec. 1, 2021. Born in Saint John on September 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys (Hodgin) Smith.

Vi will be forever missed by her daughters Nancy (Bernie) Murphy, Debbie (Kevin) Ferguson and Cathy (Les) Graham; her brother Alfred (Elaine) Smith of Sussex; her grandchildren, Steven (Bonnie) Dalling, Stacey (Les) Pugh, Angela Murphy (Pete Carey), Krista (Mike) Adams, Josh (Tara) Ferguson, Kiersten (Brad) Sheridan, Kelsey Ferguson (Andrew Chaisson), Raymond Graham and Samantha Graham; great-grandchildren Kayla, Tyler, Lora, Ally, Jack, Lucas, Liam, Teagan and Oliver; her great-great-granddaughter, Payton, as well as many of her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Raymond; her daughter Patty; her sister Marg Nicholls; and several nieces and nephews.

Vi was a graduate of Saint John High School and worked briefly at Woolworth’s, before dedicating her life to raising her family and being the most kind, supportive and loving spouse, mother, and grandmother. She was a long-time, faithful member of St. Pius X Parish and CWL. Vi loved walking, shopping, feeding the birds, and spending time at her beloved summer place. Her greatest joy came from helping loved ones, sharing a pot of tea, feeding and being surrounded by family and friends.

Vi spent the last 8 years of her life under the care of the Turnbull Nursing Home. The family wishes to express their sincerest appreciation and gratitude to some of the staff members who showed her such kindness and compassion during this part of her journey; you became part of our extended family.  

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (634-7424). Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 4 pm – 8 pm. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 10 am in Brenan's chapel. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed and may be viewed by visiting Vi's memorial page on Brenan's website. Due to Covid-19 health measures placed on indoor gatherings by the Government of New Brunswick, all those 12 and older attending the service will be required to show proof of vaccination and a piece of a government-issued ID or proof of medical exemption. Interment to follow at St. Josephs Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, the Vasculitis Foundation of Canada, The IWK, Bobby’s Hospice or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com