Obituary of Marian Helen Beecraft
It saddens our whole family to announce the passing of Marian Helen Beecraft of Holland Landing on May 26, 2019 in Newmarket at the age of 46. She is survived by her husband of almost 17 years, Charles Windebank, daughter Laurin, step-mother Pina, mother-in-law Peke, step-mother-in-law Lucy, her sisters Joanne (Richard Stanley), Cathy, Kelly (Paul Di Santo) and Betty-Ann (Jay Newman), her brothers-in-law Brent (Heather), AJ, Cody (Angie), and Devin. Marian is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Marian was pre-deceased by her father (poppa), James (Jim) Newton Oliver Beecraft, and father-in-law, Sandford (Sandy) William Windebank. Marian’s life was unfairly cut short, but she touched almost everyone she met with the love she gave.
Marian was a devoted and loving mom and wife. Her love for her daughter was unparalleled, as illustrated by the spectacular and infamous themed birthday parties and cakes. Marian also had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews. You were all her favorites and she would want you to know she loved each of you very much.
Marian had a natural love of helping people, and went above and beyond. Like any other role in her life she did this often in her role in the Health & Wellness department at York Regional Police for the past 17 years. She was highly regarded not only for her knowledge, skills and abilities, but for her kind words, support and friendship.
Marian was a “people” person and always put others before herself in almost every relationship. Marian was able to develop long lasting relationships with her genuine compassion and caring for her friends and their families. She would want her friends to know how much she enjoyed their company and love particularly in recent years.
To all the family, extended family and friends of Marian, she is forever in our hearts and memories. Marian’s dad, James (Jim) is now embracing his beautiful daughter once again.
The family invites friends and colleagues to celebrate Marian’s life at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford (1-800-209-4803) for a memorial visitation on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 1 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers Marian has requested donations be made to the Margaret Bahen Hospice of Newmarket. Margaret Bahen Hospice, 653 Queen Street, Newmarket, L3Y 2J1 (www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/)