Dr. Charles A. Beattie, Ph.D., 84, of Sanford, died at the home of his daughter on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, after a short illness. He was born in Sanford, ME. the middle child of seven to Edward Bruce and Tirzah (Tebbetts) Beattie. He graduated from Sanford High School in 1942, serving as class president. Dr. Beattie received his B.S. degree from the University of Maine, his M.S. degree from the University of New Hampshire, and his Ph.D. from University of Connecticut. Dr. Beattie served as a pilot with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He met his bride to be, Georgia Thayer in Northampton, Mass., while she was a student at Nasson College. Their first date was on a rainy day, hence their love for rainy days. Dr. and Mrs. Beattie loved to travel the United States and Europe, and Mrs. Beattie kept a journal of their many journeys together. They were happily married for over 63 years. Dr. Beattie was a teacher, coach, and administrator for over 33 years, working in school systems in Newmarket, N.H., Manchester, Conn., Shelburne Falls and Claremont, Mass. He returned to Sanford and assumed the position of Superintendent of Schools, serving for 13 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the North Parish Congregational Church, a member and past chairman of its board of trustees, member of the church choir and a member of the Monday Nighters group. Active in many clubs and organizations, he was a member and past president of the Sanford Springvale Rotary Club, director and past president of the York County Red Cross, member and past president of Phi Delta Kappa at the University of Southern Maine. He was a member of the Sanford Lodge of Elks, Sanford Masonic Lodge, the Town Club, Sanford Golf Club, the American Legion, and the AmVets. He and Mrs. Beattie were volunteers at the Goodall Hospital and worked with the Meals on Wheels program. He played bridge at the Trafton Senior Center, both for the game and the company. Dr. Beattie enjoyed helping to plan yearly class reunions. He was proud of his children and grandchildren, often commenting on how blessed he felt. Dr. Beattie spent six months of the year living in Lakeland, Fla. While there he was active in a men's choral group that visited nursing homes each week and Charles A. Beattie, Ph.D. played in a kitchen band that performed in various parks in the area. He volunteered at the Lakeland Memorial Hospital and was president for many years of the Hickory Hill Park Association. Dr. and Mrs. Beattie were proud of the nickname 'snowbirds.' Dr. Beattie loved his wife, his family, and his church. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf. He never said no to a friendly, yet competitive game with his son and daughter in law, Charles and Tracy. He enjoyed bridge and reading. He enjoyed family gatherings at his daughter Beth's Wilson Lake home. There were cookouts by the pool and movie nights. Dr. and Mrs. Beattie enjoyed daily trips out for breakfast with their daughter Tirzah and her husband Dave. He also especially enjoyed the weekly popcorn night on Sundays with his family. He is predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Beryl Reeks, Beatrice Beattie, Tirzah MacKay and Beverly Vezina, a brother, Edward Beattie; and a nephew, Thomas MacKay. Dr. Beattie is survived by his caring and supportive wife, Georgia (Thayer) Beattie; his three children and their families, Charles A. Beattie Jr., his wife Tracy and their two children, Mark A. and Kelly A. Beattie, all of Gardner, Mass.; daughters Elizabeth B. Marass, her husband Ken, and their three children, Jessica M., Patrick I., and Colin N. Marass, all of Springvale; Tirzah B. Erickson, her husband David S. and their kitty baby girl Miss Reality with whom Dr. and Mrs. Beattie have been residing. He is also survived by a brother, Bryce Beattie and his wife Abbott of North Berwick; as well as many nieces, nephews; cousins and very dear friends. There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of Dr. Beattie's life will be held at the North Parish Congregational Church, Main Street, Sanford on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Diane Wendorf officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery at a later date. The Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home in Springvale is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on 8/8/2008
Published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on 8/8/2008
Dr. Charles A. Beattie, Ph.D., 84, of Sanford, died at the home of his daughter on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, after a short illness. He was born in Sanford, ME. the middle child of seven to Edward Bruce and Tirzah (Tebbetts) Beattie. He graduated from Sanford High School in 1942, serving as class president. Dr. Beattie received his B.S. degree from the University of Maine, his M.S. degree from the University of New Hampshire, and his Ph.D. from University of Connecticut. Dr. Beattie served as a pilot with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He met his bride to be, Georgia Thayer in Northampton, Mass., while she was a student at Nasson College. Their first date was on a rainy day, hence their love for rainy days. Dr. and Mrs. Beattie loved to travel the United States and Europe, and Mrs. Beattie kept a journal of their many journeys together. They were happily married for over 63 years. Dr. Beattie was a teacher, coach, and administrator for over 33 years, working in school systems in Newmarket, N.H., Manchester, Conn., Shelburne Falls and Claremont, Mass. He returned to Sanford and assumed the position of Superintendent of Schools, serving for 13 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the North Parish Congregational Church, a member and past chairman of its board of trustees, member of the church choir and a member of the Monday Nighters group. Active in many clubs and organizations, he was a member and past president of the Sanford Springvale Rotary Club, director and past president of the York County Red Cross, member and past president of Phi Delta Kappa at the University of Southern Maine. He was a member of the Sanford Lodge of Elks, Sanford Masonic Lodge, the Town Club, Sanford Golf Club, the American Legion, and the AmVets. He and Mrs. Beattie were volunteers at the Goodall Hospital and worked with the Meals on Wheels program. He played bridge at the Trafton Senior Center, both for the game and the company. Dr. Beattie enjoyed helping to plan yearly class reunions. He was proud of his children and grandchildren, often commenting on how blessed he felt. Dr. Beattie spent six months of the year living in Lakeland, Fla. While there he was active in a men's choral group that visited nursing homes each week and Charles A. Beattie, Ph.D. played in a kitchen band that performed in various parks in the area. He volunteered at the Lakeland Memorial Hospital and was president for many years of the Hickory Hill Park Association. Dr. and Mrs. Beattie were proud of the nickname 'snowbirds.' Dr. Beattie loved his wife, his family, and his church. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf. He never said no to a friendly, yet competitive game with his son and daughter in law, Charles and Tracy. He enjoyed bridge and reading. He enjoyed family gatherings at his daughter Beth's Wilson Lake home. There were cookouts by the pool and movie nights. Dr. and Mrs. Beattie enjoyed daily trips out for breakfast with their daughter Tirzah and her husband Dave. He also especially enjoyed the weekly popcorn night on Sundays with his family. He is predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Beryl Reeks, Beatrice Beattie, Tirzah MacKay and Beverly Vezina, a brother, Edward Beattie; and a nephew, Thomas MacKay. Dr. Beattie is survived by his caring and supportive wife, Georgia (Thayer) Beattie; his three children and their families, Charles A. Beattie Jr., his wife Tracy and their two children, Mark A. and Kelly A. Beattie, all of Gardner, Mass.; daughters Elizabeth B. Marass, her husband Ken, and their three children, Jessica M., Patrick I., and Colin N. Marass, all of Springvale; Tirzah B. Erickson, her husband David S. and their kitty baby girl Miss Reality with whom Dr. and Mrs. Beattie have been residing. He is also survived by a brother, Bryce Beattie and his wife Abbott of North Berwick; as well as many nieces, nephews; cousins and very dear friends. There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of Dr. Beattie's life will be held at the North Parish Congregational Church, Main Street, Sanford on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Diane Wendorf officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery at a later date. The Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home in Springvale is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on 8/8/2008
Published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on 8/8/2008
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