Donald MACBEATH

MACBEATH Donald A. 1950 - 2020 Donald A. MacBeath, Q.C., originally of Moncton NB, long-time resident of Marystown NL, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre at age 70 years. While Don was a Come From Away, he embodied the spirit of a true Newfoundlander. A master of Newfoundland history and culture, it would be no surprise to find Don on stage performing in a traditional Newfoundland play or as a mummer on your doorstep. In his 45 years of practicing law on the Burin Peninsula, Don was steadfast in his advocacy for his clients and his community. He was appointed a Master and Taxing Officer of the Supreme Court of NL. Don served as President of the Burin Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre Board, Chair of the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation, Founding Member of the Grand Meadows Golf Course, Chair of Marystown Community Living Foundation, Bencher of the Law Society of NL, President of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association, and provided mentorship to countless members of the legal community. He was awarded the Gordon M. Sterling Distinguished Service Award by the Law Society of NL in 2015 for his contributions to the legal profession. Don was predeceased by his father, Donald A. (Sandy) MacBeath. Mourning his loss are his wife of 42 years, Mary McCarthy; son Alex; mother Betty MacBeath (née Anderson); sisters Bonnie MacBeath, Margo (Allen) Beers; sisters-in-law Jeannette (Vic) Lundrigan, Genevieve (Keith Roberts) McCarthy, Bernadette (Craig) Squires; brothers-in-law John (Nora) McCarthy, Thomas (Rita) McCarthy, Robert (Donia) McCarthy, Hugo (Karen) McCarthy; and a large circle of family & friends in New Brunswick & Newfoundland, including the legal community. In order to maintain social distancing and to follow the public health advisory of COVID 19, walk through visitations took place at Wiseman’s Funeral Homes in Marystown on Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 2-5pm and 7-9pm and on Monday, September 21, 2020 from 12-4pm to 5-9pm. Cremation to follow. A Celebration of Life and inurnment will be held at a future date. No flowers at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Don MacBeath Access to Justice Trust Fund through TD Bank Marystown. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca