Ellen J. Beach

Binghamton : On 6/13/14 Heaven gained one of the kindest, dearest, and sweetest souls many will ever have known. Ellen J. Beach 93, of Binghamton passed after a short illness. She taught those of us that loved and cherished her the real meaning of life, always speaking well of others and treating all she met with true kindness that came from the heart. She never lost her wonderful laugh and sense of humor even during some of her most recent difficult days. Our world will not be the same without her. She was predeceased by her husband Howard G. Beach and a very dear companion Roger Wilbur, parents Walter and Esther Randall, brothers Walter and Robert Randall, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Surviving her are nephews and nieces whom she loved as her own children, Jim and JoAnne Randall, Endicott; Holly and Ken DeBergh, St. Cloud, FL; Ron and Lynda Randall, Orlando, FL; Tim and Mary Randall, Jermyn, PA; sisters in law Bea Randall Stewart of Orlando, FL; Aline Randall of Binghamton; her daughters Ellen Evans, Lewistown, PA and Bobbie Messina, Knoxville, TN; several great nieces, nephews, and their spouses and children. Roger Wilbur's family also welcomed her into his family many years ago and loved her as the rest of us with a very special mention of Tammy and Jim Webb of Binghamton who referred to her as "Grandma", mourning her loss and loving her as much as those of us related to her by blood. Not content with retirement after working for the Towns of Conklin and Kirkwood for many years she was employed full time by the wonderful staff at Lesko Financial of Binghamton for the last 25 years until her stroke this spring. Her love of golf had her signed up for three leagues this summer and she cooked weekly Sunday dinners for her friends along with Pinochle on many Saturdays with another group of girlfriends. There was still time to tuck a garage sale or two into her few spare hours. We still enjoy sharing a very special memory when her co-workers gave her a 93rd birthday party last year at Lesko Financial and WBNG TV came and interviewed her. Please visit wbng.com and search "Ellen Beach" to enjoy again the special spirit she was. The family would like to thank the staff at Wilson Hospital South Tower 5 for the excellent and compassionate care she received during her final days. The family will receive friends at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY Tuesday 4-7 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 am. Burial will follow at Sylvan Lawn Cemetery in Greene next to Howard. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Lourdes Hospice of Binghamton.