(1938 - 2013)
Peacefully at home on Friday, October 4, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Matthew Brian Beahen, treasured husband of Jacklyn Turner. Admired father of Alison (Stuart O’Connell), Erin, the Reverend Sean Beahen and Kristin (Ryan Byrne). Valued son of the late Matthew Beahen and Margaret Cooper. Brian’s tender and warm hearted ways will be cherished by his grandchildren Griffin, Theodore, Connor, Jacob, Moya and Jonah. Honoured by his siblings Terry (Daun), Bill (Jane), Chris and Anne (Jack Teevens). Friends may pay respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road), on Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral mass at Holy Cross Church, 685 Walkley Road on Thursday at 10 am. Mass intentions for the repose of his soul will be considered lasting gifts. Surrounded in faith and the love of his family, Brian approached his final days with courage and gracefully accepted the Lord’s call with open arms.