Barbara Cecilia Beckman

Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 22, 2023 at Riverbend Place in Long Term Care in her 100th year.

Born in Bradford, Yorkshire England on October 15, 1923.

She is predeceased by parents Austin and Mabel Helliwell, sister Monica Bruce (2020), first husband Jack Chesney (1953) and second husband Gordon Beckman (1982). She is survived by daughters Barbara Thomas (Don), Patricia Gash (Dennis), Rosemary Kibble (David) and son Ross Beckman ( Debra), 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Also survived by niece Adrienne Goddard (Gord) and nephew George Bruce (Brenda) and their families.

Barbara enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an elementary school teacher in several Cambridge Schools as well as in New York City. She displayed artistic talents in sketching, water colors, sculpture and making porcelain dolls.

As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held.

Barbara’s family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Riverbend Place LTC for the wonderful care provided during the last 6 and half years.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Barbara's obituary notice on Facebook.