Harry William Beatty
September 5, 2011
BEATTY, Harry William – B.PHE, B.ED, M.ED, Prof Emeritus – It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Harry Beatty, in his 89th year, on Monday, Sept. 5th, 2011, at the Parkwood Veteran’s Hospital, London, Ontario. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 67 years, Mildred (Jamieson), daughter Frances Sutherland (partner Dan), sons Greg (Judy), Gary (Pam) and Brian (partner Kristine); also by brother Ross (Rae) of Welland and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Roy and Jack, sisters Marjorie Stone and Barbara Rogers. He will be missed by his 9 cherished grandchildren: Kirsten, Derek & Matthew Sutherland; Tyler, Amy & Spencer; Daniel & Caitlin; and Ashlyn Beatty, as well as 7 precious great-grandchildren. Harry was born in Hamilton on Jan. 15, 1923, educated at Welland public and high school. After completing his apprenticeship in machine shop practice, Harry joined the navy, serving on the H.M.C.S. Stormont. Post war, he received his B.PHE & B.ED from the University of Toronto. He accepted a technical ed. teaching position at Welland H. & V. S. from 1950-1961, which included a 1 year leave of absence to teach in Malaysia. The family moved to London in 1961 when Harry joined the Ministry of Education as a secondary school inspector of technical schools in the Western Ontario division. He also acted as a consultant on the design & equipment for the future Althouse College at U.W.O., and in the development of new curriculums for secondary school technical education. In 1965, he was appointed as Faculty Head of teacher training for technical ed. at Althouse College. During this time, Harry obtained his M.Ed and Professor Emeritus. Following 17 years as faculty head, he was appointed by C.I.D.A. as Canada’s representative to conduct feasibility studies for the establishment of a regional centre for technical teacher training in The Middle East & South-East Asia. He also represented Canada on a 5-man team which spent 3 months travelling to a number of Asian countries. Between 1970-1982, he went abroad on 5 occasions as part of study teams regarding technical development aid programs. As a result of his efforts, many foreign students received training at Althouse and technical facilities were built overseas. Harry took early retirement in 1982 to accept a 26-month C.I.D.A. assignment in Bolivia where he set up and established technical schools throughout the country. Following retirement, he & Mildred would spend winters in Bradenton, Fla and summers at their cottage on Colpoy’s Bay near Wiarton. Harry loved his days at the cottage – which he built with the help of his 3 sons. He enjoyed sailing – crafting 3 sailboats himself. Although he had many varied interests, his greatest ambition in life was to further technical education both in Canada and in developing overseas countries. Always the gentleman, he was respected and admired by his peers and deeply loved by his family. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Harry’s life will take place at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Parkwood Veteran’s Hospital, London, Ontario.
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Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband/father. Although I didn't know him well, I knew him as a great friend to my parents Dennis & Morag Kinchlea. He friendsip and support during my father's illness was greatly appreciated by the entire family. My heart goes out ot you all in this sorrowful time. Holly Kinchlea-Brown
Dear Mildred and family- We were very sad to receive the news of Harry's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am very sorry to hear of Harry's passing. I can still see the sea cadet, the Harley rider and my teacher. Please accept my deepest condolences.
So sorry to hear that Uncle Harry has passed on. I hope that remembering all the great and happy times will help ease some of your pain. Our thoughts are with you all. Jack and Dorothy
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Harry. May the love and strength of family help get you this difficult time. Thinking of you, Harry, Judy, Harley and Jarod.
Mildred and family--My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time--what a wonderful life he lived-so very much for which to be thankful. May your wonderful memories be a great source of comfort as you as you adjust to your great loss. Much Love, Beryl Martin--God Bless
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF HARRY'S PASSING. HARRY WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM AND THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE HAVING HAD HARRY IN IT. WE REMEMBER THE MANY PLEASANT TIMES WE SPENT WITH HARRY AND MILDRED AT THEIR SUMMER HOME AND THEIR RETURN VISITS TO OUR PLACE NEAR RED BAY. HARRY WAS MY FIRST "INSPECTOR" WHILE I WAS TEACHING IN OTTAWA. HAVING TAUGHT IN HARRY'S DEPARTMENT DURING SEVERAL SUMMERS I GREW TO APPRECIATE HARRY'S LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH MILDRED AND FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME.
Dear Mildred and Family . On behalf of John and Rita Hambly, I am sending a note to tell you that we are all thinking about you right now and keeping you close to our hearts and prayers. God Bless! Liz Hambly
Gary and Greg my sincerest condolences to your Mom and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It's been a long time since West Wartime but I still remember our hikes around town. A friend lives up near Chippawa Park where I think it was Gary that got bit by a mouse we tried to catch and you may have needed shots. I even remember a birthday party at your Dunkirk place. Anyway, my personal e-dress is denysedavis@hotmail.com and work is tgpk@chevron.com (on a Kuwait/Saudi Neutral Zone project). Would like to get in contact just to touch base. Your Dad was always a gentleman and it is a coincidence that Colpoy's Bay is mentioned, my Uncle, Grant Davy, is also buried up there. Again condolences!
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Dear Mrs. Beatty and Family It is will great sorow I learned of the passing of Mr. Beatty. I have fond memories of Mr. and Mrs. Beatty being over at our parents house whether for dinner or at one of the numerous social gatherings. I have one memory to share, when Althouse had a Friday night curling group, my wife, Beth and I were invited to join and help skip a few teams as we were curling at the time. One evening I was skipping and Mr. Beatty was on my team. Several times I would say " sweep Mr. Beatty, sweep" and he would reply "call me Harry". Well having known this man and his wife for most of my life I just couldn't do it. So finally has one rock was coming down the sheet and I was asking for it to be swept, there stood Mr. Hasrry Beatty arms folded and refusing to sweep until I called him by his first name. Well he did win that night and wvery Friday we curled together, but as you can see he still is Mr. Beatty to me. My sympathies with you all, I know that right now Mr. Beatty and my Dad are upstairs working on some techincal project or another renuited once again. Bill
~ Bill Kinchlea