Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors



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Richard Gordon "Dick" Beecroft and Elizabeth "Bet" Livingstone



Husband Richard Gordon "Dick" Beecroft [4977]

           Born: 1 Nov 1941 - St. Thomas, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
     Christened: 
           Died: 22 Feb 2020 - Puslinch Township, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada
         Buried:  - Cowal McBrides Cemetery, Iona Station, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada 1
Find A Grave ID: 207437577


         Father: Ivan Ernest Beecroft [4975] (1920-1980)
         Mother: Helen Maude Wright [4976] (1922-2010)


       Marriage: 1961

Events

• His obituary was published. Passed away peacefully at his home in Cambridge, Ontario, on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the age of 78. He left as he lived; surrounded by family, pets, and tractors. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Beecroft (nee Livingstone) for 59 years. Loving father of Pam Somers (Eric), Penny Mancini (George), and Martin Beecroft (Leslie Champ). Proud Grandpa of Alexandra and Isobel, and special Uncle to Lori Beecroft. Pre-deceased by his parents, Ivan and Helen Beecroft (Wright) of Iona Station Ontario, and by his brother Robert (Bob). Richard will be sadly missed by his brothers Dennis, Ronald, and Thomas, and sister, Sharon. A beloved uncle and great-uncle, and a special friend to many, he will also be missed by his grand cats and grand dogs, especially his best buddy Harris. Visitation is at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Interment will be held at Cowal Cemetery Iona Station, on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 11:00am, with reception to follow. For those who wish, donations in memory of Richard may be made to organizations working to end heart disease and cancer.

Richard was predeceased by his daughter Victoria Elizabeth Feb 1963, age 2 days.




Wife Elizabeth "Bet" Livingstone [4978]




           Born: 4 Jul 1942
     Christened: 
           Died: 14 Aug 2025 - Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
         Buried: 23 Aug 2025 - Cowal McBrides Cemetery, Iona Station, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada
Find A Grave ID: 286254201

Events

• Her obituary was published in the Burlington Today on 18 Aug 2025. BEECROFT, Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Livingstone)
Posted 2 days ago


20250818elizabeth-beecroft
July 4th, 1942 - August 14th, 2025

Passed away unexpectedly at her home in Cambridge, Ontario, on Thursday, August 14th at the age of 83.

Loving mother of Pam Somers (Eric), Penny Mancini (George), and Martin Beecroft (Leslie Champ). Proud Grandma of Alexandra and Isobel, and special Aunt to Lori Beecroft. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Richard Beecroft (2020), her parents, Ezra, Eunice (Jennings), and Lena (Douglas) Livingstone, and her brother, Lloyd.

Bet will be sadly missed by cherished friend and companion, David Perry, and by her siblings Ruby, Ruth, Daisy, Joe, Shirley, Mary, Carolyn, and Gwen. A beloved aunt and great-aunt, and a devoted friend to many, she will also be missed by her grand cats and grand dogs, and all other critters that were fortunate enough to cross her path.

Visitation is at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 3-6pm. Interment will be held at Cowal Cemetery Iona Station, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:00am. All are welcome graveside.

For those who wish, donations in memory of Betty may be made to organizations working to end heart disease and cancer.


Children
1 F Pam Beecroft [4980] (details suppressed for this person)

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         Spouse: Eric Somers [4981] (living)


2 F Penny Beecroft [4982] (details suppressed for this person)

           Born: 
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         Spouse: George Mancini [4983] (living)


3 M Martin Beecroft [4984] (details suppressed for this person)

           Born: 
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         Spouse: Leslie Champ [17095] (living)


4 F Victoria Elizabeth Beecroft [4979]

           Born: 2 Feb 1962 - St Thomas, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada
     Christened: 
           Died: 5 Feb 1962 - St Thomas, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada
         Buried:  - Cowal McBrides Cemetery, Iona Station, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada 1
Find A Grave ID: 231754226
         Spouse: Did Not Marry


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Sources


1 Findagrave.com.


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