In Celebration of

Eileen Beatty

July 17, 1933 -  March 23, 2024

In the company of her family and at home, as she wished, Eileen’s beautiful life; a life well-lived, ended in peace and grace on March 23, 2024.

Loving wife of Ralph Beatty for more than 60 years, Eileen always maintained that she and Ralph laughed together every single day of their marriage. Devoted Mum to Ruth and Stephen and adoring Nana to Rafe, Olivia, Jack and Finn, Eileen always said that her children and grandchildren were the great joys of her life.

Born in London, UK and living through the Blitz, Eileen set out on one of her boldest adventures when she bought a one-way ticket and set sail for a new life in Canada in 1955. She met, fell in love with and married Ralph in 1963. While her children were young, Eileen always found the balance and energy to be a successful working mother in an era when this was often the exception. She ran her personnel firm, Eileen Beatty and Associates for many years and held senior administrative positions at several companies.

Always deeply spiritual, Eileen followed the intended path of her life when she was accepted to attend Regis College, Toronto School of Theology in 1995 to train as a Spiritual Director and later as a Supervisor. She found great joy and purpose in accompanying many on their spiritual journey as they experienced and discerned God’s gentle touch in their lives. In 1996 Eileen was accepted as an Associate of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine. For the next 25 years she facilitated spiritual retreats and quiet days and managed the Convent Bookroom. Her study, prayer, reading and meditation at Regis and at Loyola House along with retreats at St. Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre in North Wales grounded her in a life lived in God’s kindness, grace, service and love. Eileen was truly a channel of God’s peace.

Eileen’s wisdom, kindness, joy, courage, deep empathy and love, along with her beautiful smile, will live on in the hearts of her husband, children, grandchildren and all that were graced to have her in their lives on this earth.

A celebration of Eileen’s life will take place at the Chapel of St. Alban the Martyr at her beloved Royal St. George’s College, 120 Howland Avenue, Toronto, on June 1, 2024 at 11:00am. Reception to follow.

Donations in Eileen’s honour would be appreciated at the Dorothy Ley Hospice, under who’s gentle care Eileen spent her final weeks or at the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine.


Guestbook 

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Lenore & John sheppard (Friends from Kenridge Ave.)

Entered March 25, 2024 from Toronto Ontario

Thank you for letting us know of Eileen's passing. We always enjoyed her company.

Sincerely, Lenore and John Sheppard

Marian Bradshaw-Knapton (Friend)

Entered March 25, 2024 from Emsdale, Ontario

Eileen was a 'proper English lady'. She was gracious, kind, generous and full of sprit. Eileen was a leader in her faith, in her business, in her family and in how she led her life. She was the consummate hostess, throwing wonderful parties, and she reveled in connecting with others and developing relationships.
I was blessed to know Eileen and I have so many treasured memories of her.

Joan Colson (Neighbour)

Entered March 25, 2024 from Etobicoke

Dear Ralph, Steve and Ruth,
I was so sorry to hear about Eileen’s passing. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.

Cathy Pearson (friend)

Entered March 25, 2024 from Richmond Hill

With a heavy gutted heart, I recall how quickly " ageless and immortal E" came to mean far more to me than simply a Spiritual Advisor, ever present confidante and treasured friend. Whether she knew it or not, the past 5 years levitated her to "other mother" status. .. beyond fond... I quite simply adored her.

My steadfast and unwavering rock for over 30 years, I will always be grateful for her skillful, gentle guidance through five major tumults in my life... my divorce (When I called her in complete and utter confusion, unsure of how to proceed, she simply asked "Is it lifegiving?); the loss we shared of our mutual friend "Normie" (She always sent back grateful and ticked responses to photos of my annual remembrance decorations) ; and perhaps the most poignant, my personal and devastating goodbyes - first to my beloved Dad, then my Mom at Dorothy Ley Hospice and recently my unfortunate" trouble in Churchland"

I know E would have been over the moon to know that I'd finalized plans for my solo UK trip this year to celebrate a milestone birthday ... details, regrettably not shared.

Yet, there is no question, E... we will meet again in God's time ... I'll tell you all about it at that glorious reunion... and don't you worry... "Lovie" won't forget to pick up Kingsway Fish and Chips! xo

Jennifer Parkinson (friend of Ruth Beatty)

Entered March 25, 2024 from Guelph

My condolences to Ruth and her family. Mother's are a gift from heaven and will always remain in the hearts of their loved ones. God Bless.

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