Obituary of Carol Ann Beckingham

It is with great sadness that the family of Carol Ann (Waddell) Beckingham announces her passing which occurred at Kennebec Manor on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Born in Saint John, NB, on February 29, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Eldon and Edna (Jackson) Waddell.

Carol was a florist, baker, and devoted foster parent for many years and several of her foster kids remained an active part of the family into adulthood. She also loved gardening, animals and held a special place in her heart for dogs. Nothing lit up her day more than getting time with her grandchildren.  

Carol leaves behind her loving children, Mike (Paula) Beckingham, Laura Moffatt, Brian (Korissa) Beckingham; sister, Janet Palmer; grandchildren, Michael Jr, Brandon, Samantha, Austin, Brycen, Adrihanna, Declan, Dominik, Konor; sisters-in-law, Darlene Waddell, Christine Beckingham; brothers-in-law, Donnie Beckingham, Ronnie Beckingham, Larry Beckingham, Terry Hopey; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carol was predeceased by her husband, Brian Beckingham; sister, Debbie Burke; brother, Clyde Waddell; brothers-in-law, Wayne Burke, Pat Beckingham, Gerry Beckingham, Paul Beckingham, Keith Beckingham, Leo Robichaud; sisters-in-law, Becky Robichaud, Linda Beckingham, Martha Beckingham, Lada Beckingham.

Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424). With visitation on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from Our Lady of Assumption Church on Saturday, September 9, 2023, beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations in memory of Carol may be made to The SPCA of Saint John and The Canadian Cancer Society.