Obituary of Roger Carl Beckett

BECKETT, Roger Carl- Passed away among family on Monday, January 16th at the St. Catharines General Hospital in his 77th year. Son of the late Reginald "Carl" and Lillian (nee Brown) Beckett. Beloved husband of Helen Marion (nee Romanek) for 58 years. Cherished father to Victoria Jane Morgenstern, Carl Martin, Judith Lynn Beckett and the late Sandra Louise Morris. Loving grandfather to Adam Carl and Gareth James Morgenstern, Thomas Gordon Grundy and Sandra Kay Beckett. Also survived by his sister Elma Couture and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Mary Neill and nephew Thomas Kelly. Roger attended SS#4 Public School and Pelham District High School, and did his apprenticeship at Standard Steel. He worked for many years as a Structural Steel Draftsman and at retirement was a partner in McConkey & Banwell Ltd. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place with arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street. A private inurnment will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the Lincoln County Humane Society or the Welland & District Humane Society in recognition of Roger's love for animals, would be appreciated by the family.