BECKETT, Mary Joan
1931 – 2025

Peacefully, in her 93rd year, at Amica Whitby, ON, on Friday, July 18, 2025, with her family by her side, Joan was taken into the arms of the Lord following a long journey with dementia. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, Grand-Nan, and a cherished friend to many. A lifelong member of Northminster United Church, she dedicated herself to her family and community. She lovingly raised five children and was deeply involved in their school communities through volunteer work as well as being a longstanding member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. The scouting movement was another passion for Joan assuming various leadership roles including Assistant District Commissioner for Cubs within Oshawa District Council and leading the 30th Oshawa Cub Pack as Akela for many years.Joan is survived by her children:
• Sue and Al Simeson, and their children: Brendan and his wife Karen (children James and Eoin), Lauren and her wife Amanda (children Cruz and Saylor), Sean and his wife Asia (child Bode);
• Martyn and Catherine Beckett, and their children: Jessica and her husband Alec, and Monica and her partner Thomas;
• Cheryl and Tony Cove, and their children: Chris and his wife Maddison (child Elowynn), and Callum and his fiancée Samantha;
• Karen Beckett, and her children: Jake and his wife Lee (child Miller), Reagan and her husband Dustin (child Harper), and Cameron and his partner Holly.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband Roy; sons Chris (married to Karen) and Darryl; and granddaughter Danielle (daughter of Chris and Karen).
The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at Amica Whitby, and especially the second-floor PSWs, for their dedication, compassion, and understanding during Joan’s final years.
Friends will be received by the family from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Thornton Funeral Centre, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, ON, L1J 0C9.
A service will follow at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Reverend Susan Genge.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to one of the following charities:
• Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8
• SickKids Foundation (Hospital for Sick Children), 525 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2L3
• Or a charity of choice.