Edward "Ted" Beman, age 77 of Springhill passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Highcrest Nursing Home, Springhill. Born in Saint John, NB, he was a son of the late Jenny (Appleby)  and William Beman.

In earlier years, Ted served with Unit-1 LAA Regiment of the Royal Canadian Army. He was an active member of AA for 32 years. He was known as a kind and generous person who was always willing to help a friend in need. Ted enjoyed working with his hands, he loved carpentry and fixing things. Family was very important to Ted, he was a devoted and loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, brother and friend.

Ted will be deeply missed by his wife, Marny Beman; two daughters, Ruth Ann (Stephen) Graham of Missisauga, ON, Cindy (Richard Graham) Beman of Toronto, ON; step daughters, Tracy (Robert) Ganong and Marny Alberts; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Alma) and Richard (Geraldine) both of St. John, NB; sisters, Bette (Reid) Campbell of Moncton, NB and Dianna (Hugh) Cameron of Antigonish; special daughter-in-law, Sue Beman and sister-in-law Phyllis Buckley; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by his first wife, Gladys; son, Edward William; step son, Johnny Alberts; brothers, Martin and James and sisters, Lillian, and Margaret.

Arrangements have been entrusted to AH Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (597-2361). Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 2 pm, from the funeral home, Rev. Tori Byrne officiating. Burial will take place in Toronto at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ted may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.