Desmond Leon BEATON

Desmond Leon Beaton passed away on February 8, 2026. He was a proud and devoted worker throughout his life, employed for many years at Canadian Blow Flow and later with the Waterloo Region District School Board. He will be forever cherished by his beloved wife of 38 years, Pamela Williams-Beaton, and fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends. Visitation will take place at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2723 Victoria Street North, Breslau, ON, on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and again on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home's Woodside Chapel at 11:00 a.m., with burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend the funeral service, there will be a livestream option. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to gather for refreshments and a time of sharing memories at the funeral home. Donations in Desmond's memory can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or to Diabetes Canada. Online condolences, donations and registration for livestream can be made at memorycemetery.ca.