Obituary of William Ross Beamish

Beamish: Ross formerly of Bothwell, passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at at the age of 88. Born in Bothwell, son of the late Fred and Ethel (Ross) Beamish. Ross owned and operated Bothwell Manufacturing with his wife Betty for many years. He was a member of the Bothwell United Church and the Order of the Eastern Star Mecca Chapter, Ridgetown. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Marcus) Beamish (2015). Loving father of Doug and Laura Beamish of Mississauga, Dave and Janet Beamish of Bothwell, Joanne and Gord McDiarmid of Chatham, Catherine Dusten of Blenheim, Sandra and Rob Vanderydt of Bothwell. Sadly missed by grandchildren Catherine, Christina, Jason (Katharine), Amanda (Adam), Kimberly (Josh), Stewart (Jessica), Laura (Lauren), Donald (Sadie), Heather, Shayna, Riley and great-grandchildren Kaius, Madden, Brodie, Alexander. Predeceased by son-in-law Scott Dusten, sisters Olga Andrew and Marion Malstrom. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The Beamish family will receive friends at the Badder & Robinson Funeral Home, 211 Elm St., Bothwell on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interment Bothwell Cemetery. If desired donations to the Bothwell United Church or St. Andrew's Residence would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com.