In memory of

Carolyn Julie Beck

August 24, 1952 -  May 21, 2024

Carolyn Julie Beck, 71, of Toronto, died May 21, 2024. She was born on August 24, 1952, to Trevor and Barbara Beck in Montreal, Quebec. She was the older sister to Debbie and Andrea.

Carolyn attended McGill University and subsequently worked as an accountant for many years.

She married Dan and they had one son, Michael.

She was also an accomplished children's book author. Her body of work includes The Waiting Dog, Buttercup's Lovely Day, and Wellington's Rainy Day. Her acclaimed book, That Squeak, was a finalist for the 2016 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award.

Carolyn is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto.

Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Memorials or donations may be made to CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers), and the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre.

Guestbook 

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William Lo (Colleague from SKPM)

Entered May 23, 2024 from Scarborough

William from SKPM

Ilana Shawn 

Entered May 23, 2024

Michael, Mary and Max,
I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourselves,
Ilana

Julie Hamer (Colleague of Michael Tau)

Entered May 24, 2024

Michael, so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Julie

Juli & David (Friend)

Entered May 25, 2024 from London

Dear Michael,
I always remember your mum as an incredibly kind, joyful, and cool woman: even though I didn't know her well at all, I think her creativity and character was present in every corner of her beautiful house and shines through in how you've turned out. I have often spoken to David about how inspiring I found her. We are both so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and Mary.

maria zorzitto (friend)

Entered May 29, 2024 from toronto

my sincerest condolences to her son and family