Bathurst - Wilfred "Bev" Beaven, husband of Joyce (Chamberlain) Beaven, formerly of Murray Ave, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 87.

Born in Watertown, NY, he was the son of the late Sherman Beaven and Annie (Barwick) Beaven.

Wilfred began his career with Bathurst Power and Paper.  He remained there through many company name changes until retiring from Smurfit Stone after 44 years.  Wilfred was involved in his community through his life.  He was involved in minor hockey, little league baseball and cub Scouts.  An avid skater, walker and cross country skier, Wilfred enjoyed the outdoors.  He was a member of the Lodge St. John, No.27, F&AM of the Masonic Order.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two children: David (Connie) Beaven of Nackawic and Lois Beaven of Bathurst. As well as a brother, Bruce Beaven of Hamilton, ON. 

Wilfred was predeceased by a son, Douglas; a sister Thelma Owen, and two brothers: Gordon and Ernest. 

The family would like to thank the staff of the Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and the Chaleur Regional Hospital for the excellent care he received in his time there.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Elhatton's Funeral Home, Bathurst.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2 pm from the First United Church, with a reception to follow.

The family requests donations to the First United Church or the Alzheimer's Society of Canada in memory of Wilfred.