Obituary of Leonard Allan Beck

Leonard was born in Sussex on May 7th, 1958, a son of the late Ernest and Donna (Barton) Beck and devoted husband to Betty (Small) Beck. Len began his career working in the woods and eventually made his way into the Irving Lumber Mill in Chipman as a lumber grader. He then planted trees for Irving and also for SNB for a number of years. From there, Len transitioned to T & M Homes in construction where he put his carpenter skills to good use building panels on site that were then transferred to particular job sites . You could definitely say that Len was a hard worker who was dependable in every way. He was always there to lend a helping hand and gave freely of his time and talents to neighbors and friends. Len was very mechanically inclined with a talent for fixing just about anything. Len also enjoyed the outdoors, especially four wheeling adventures with Betty and friends and his daughter Tammy. Tammy also fondly remembers her dad taking her hunting and teaching her how to fish. Len was a real family man who was happiest spending time with those he loved. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and could often be found with them at the brook at the back of his property, swimming or skipping rocks. They would hang out at the back yard pool or on the trampoline. Water fights broke out at every opportune moment and ``Papa`` would pile his ```little rug rats`` onto the mower and take them around the yard with him as he completed his duties. As his children and grandchildren grew, Len seemed to enjoy them more and more each passing day. He was a wonderful husband and an amazing father, grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed. Mr. Leonard Allan Beck of Long Creek, passed away at the Sussex Health Centre on December 25, 2016 at the age of 58 with his loving family by his side. Len will continue to live on in the hearts of his beloved wife of almost forty years, Betty; his son Jason of Lower Millstream; his daughter, Tammy Beck and Kyle Rankin of Sussex; brothers: Byron and his wife Sandra of Coles Island, and Mike Beck of Coles Island; sisters: Debbie Moss and her husband Doug of Cherryvale, Sandra Beck and Darren Holst of Piccadilly; his grandchildren: Savannah, Ethan, Gavin, Travis, and Brenden; as well as several extended family members. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son Bradley Marshall Beck who passed away in 1983. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176). A service celebrating Len's life will be held at 11:00 am from Wallace Community Chapel on Friday, December 30, 2016 immediately followed by a reception. If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.wallacefuneralhome.com To Join in on Leonard's Celebration of Life, please copy this link into your address bar:https://livestream.com/accounts/12493326/events/6818087