Flossie was born on June 29, 1941 to the late Donald and Margaret "Maggie" Beaton (of Mabou Harbour).
She resided there for many years before moving to Boston, where she met her late husband, Alex and started their family. Several years later, they moved back to Nova Scotia with four babies in tow and continued to grow their family by two more.
Flossie resided in Inverness later in life, where she worked as a janitor in Inverness Consolidated Elementary and High School for many years beside her great friend and co-worker, Margaret MacLeod. Many teas, smokes and laughs were shared which they both enjoyed. You were always welcome in Flossie's home for a smile, a cup of hot tea, and a bite to eat. You never had to worry about not being taken care of when you were in her home and presence. You always left with a full belly and a smile on your face.
For the last six years of her life, she fought a long, strong battle, with her loving family and caregiver Geraldine Campbell by her side. She was loved so much by her family, her grandkids and of course her only great-grandchild, John Ainslie. Her grandkids were the light of her life, she loved each of them with all her heart, they were the strength who kept her fighting. She loved to hear the sound of the bus at 3:15 p.m., because she knew the kids were home, it was when she was the most comfortable. She always had a kind word when we needed it and little piece of kindling when we done wrong (LOL). Mom truly was the rock of our family, she was one of a kind and will be missed everyday by everyone who knew her, especially her family.
Flossie is survived by her children, Rickey (Reta), Scotsville; Lenus (Sandra), Sackville; Alexander (Natalie), Port Hood; Anne Margaret (David Poirier), Inverness; Rosaleigh (Jeffery Davidson), Scotsville; grandchildren, Justin, Aaron, Brayden, Meaghan, Alexandria (Ryan MacDougall), Melanie, Ryan, Declan, Alaura, Carter, Nate and only great-grandchild, John Ainslie Patrick MacDougall; brother, Donnie Beaton, Mabou Harbour; her sisters, Sally Boyle Mabou; Christina Mac Donald, Judique; and Mary Catherine Glanman Merigamish.
Besides her parents, Flossie is predeceased by her loving husband, Alex; son, Patrick; grand-daughter, Mary Emma Rose; brothers, John Dan, Sandy and Alexander "Red", Josie Beaton.
Visitation to be held in Stella Maris Church, Inverness on Tuesday, May 28 from 10-10:45 a.m. with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Dan MacDonald officiating. Burial at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
"She may be gone, but she will remain in our hearts forever, until we meet again Mom. XO"
