Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors

William George "Bill" Beecroft and Edna Nora Jean LaFrance

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Husband William George "Bill" Beecroft [15187]

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           Born: 23 Feb 1937 - Southwold, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada
     Christened: 
           Died: 21 Jan 2014 - Elgin, Ontario, Canada
         Buried:  - Cowal McBrides Cemetery, Iona Station, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada 1
Find A Grave ID: 209601614

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         Father: William James "Bill" Beecroft [5386] (1908-1982)
         Mother: Annabelle Clark [15183] (1912-2002)

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       Marriage: 

Events

• His obituary was published.
William George "Bill" Beecroft
BEECROFT, William George "Bill" - Of St. Thomas, Ont. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Edna Beecroft (nee LaFrance). Bill is survived by children John (Beth) Beecroft of St. Thomas and their children Matthew, Trent and Nicholas; Susan Beecroft of London and her children Stephanie, and Mandie (Dave); Teressa MacDonald of St. Thomas and her children Anthony (Jenn), and Ashley (Greg); Valorie Beecroft-Kechego (Robert) of B.C. and her children Chantel, Corey-Brandon, Courtney, Cassie, Emily, and Julia; Yvonne McKillop of St. Thomas and her children Danny, Dana, and Duncan; eight great grandchildren; siblings Eileen Player, Harold (June) Beecroft, Betty (Dave) Robbins, Alex (Marg) Beecroft, Wayne (Cathy) Beecroft, Evelyn (Brian) Forsyth all of St. Thomas; and by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Anna-Belle Beecroft; his brother Lloyd Beecroft; and his first wife Hilda Yvonne Beecroft (nee Robbins). Bill farmed and worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years in Elgin County and in his spare time enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. He was a member of the St. Thomas Pentecostal Assembly. Visitation will be held at the SHAWN JACKSON FUNERAL HOME, 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00pm and Sunday, January 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00pm. The funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Pentecostal Assembly, 144 Wellington Street, St. Thomas on Monday, January 27 at 1:30pm. Spring Interment in Cowell McBride Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Lung Association, or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.shawnjacksonfuneralhome.com.

• His obituary was published. Partial Obituary of William "Bill" George Beecroft - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Edna Beecroft (nee LaFrance). Bill is survived by children John (Beth) of St. Thomas and their children Matthew, Trent and Nicholas; Susan of London and her children Stephanie, and Mandie (Dave); Teressa of St. Thomas and her children Anthony (Jenn), and Ashley (Greg); Valorie (Robert) of B.C. and her children Chantel, Corey-Brandon, Courtney, Cassie, Emily, and Julia; Yvonne of St. Thomas and her children Danny, Dana, and Duncan; eight great grandchildren; siblings Eileen, Harold (June), Betty (Dave), Alex (Marg) Beecroft, Wayne (Cathy), Evelyn (Brian) all of St. Thomas; and by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Anna-Belle Beecroft; his brother Lloyd Beecroft; and his first wife Hilda Yvonne Beecroft (nee Robbins). Bill farmed and worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years in Elgin County and in his spare time enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. He was a member of the St. Thomas Pentecostal Assembly. Visitation will be held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Sunday, January 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Pentecostal Assembly 144 Wellington Street, St. Thomas on Monday, January 27 at 1:30 pm. Spring Interment in Cowal-McBride Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Lung Association, or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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Wife Edna Nora Jean LaFrance [15189]

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           Born: 11 Sep 1939 - Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
     Christened: 
           Died: 29 Nov 2019 - Ontario, Canada
         Buried:  - Cowal McBrides Cemetery, Iona Station, Elgin Co, Ontario, Canada 1
Find A Grave ID: 209601989

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Children

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General Notes: Husband - William George "Bill" Beecroft

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William "Bill" George Beecroft was born February 23, 1937 on the old Beecroft homestead farm in Southwold Township. He was married ??? to Hilda Yvonne Teresa Robbins. Hilda was born April 26, 1943. Bill and Hilda farmed in Dunwich Township. After having five children, Hilda died February 14, 1971 at only age 28, and was buried in Cowal McBride Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario. Find A Grave 209601716. William was later married ??? to his second wife, Edna Nora Jean LaFrance. Edna was born September 11, 1939 in Pembroke, Ontario. Bill worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years in Elgin County, and in his spare time enjoyed tinkering with all things mechanical. He was a member of St. Thomas Pentecostal Assembly. Bill died in his 77th year, on January 21, 2014 and was buried in Cowal McBride Cemetery. Find A Grave 209601614. Nora died November 29, 2019 and was buried with Bill.

Sources

1 Findagrave.com.