Beattie, Marjorie Celista (nee Mitchell)
February 26, 1928 – October 13, 2022
With sadness and admiration for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Marjorie Beattie on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood in her 95th year. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late Ross (2011). Loving mother of Jeannie Beattie (Greg Gillis), John (Karen), the late Mary Anne (2014) (Kenner Ames), Louise (the late Bob Watt) (2018), and Fern Beattie. Cherished grandmother of Emily (Scott Nieuwland), Andrew Beattie (Lara), Madeline Watt (Scott Towsley), Ross Watt, Kyla Ames, Sadie Ames and Frances Pakkala. Great grandmother of Iris, Tye, Petra, Lauren, Isaac, Bennett and Emilia. Dear sister of Ruby Marie Kyle, and the late Helen Adelaide Holt (2016). Also predeceased by parents John and Adelaide Mitchell. Marjorie will also be missed by her extended family, many friends and neighbours. She was a kind and caring woman who loved her family and community. She was confident, and possessed determined inner strength. She was dependable, and gave of her time to many groups such as Junior Farmers, Women’s Institute, 4-H, Jubilee Ladies Aide, and Probus. She was an avid bird watcher, and loved cats. Interested in family genealogy, she spent many hours with her sister in law, Jean Brack, researching and compiling several different family trees. She so enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. She had great respect for Queen Elizabeth. She loved to travel. Marjorie inspired those who knew her with quiet wisdom and constant dignity. She will be deeply missed. Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home -Stayner Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Sunday October 23, 2022 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, 7320 Highway 26, Stayner on Monday October 24, 2022 at 1 o’clock. The ceremony will be live streamed and available on the Carruthers & Davidson YouTube channel. The link will be available under the Photos & Video tab above. Click on the WEBCASTING tab to be connected. Reception to follow in the church hall. Private Interment Stayner Union cemetery. If desired, a donation to World Vision, Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation for Campbell House or the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by Marjorie’s family. To sign her Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com
