Howard Beal of Fergus, passed away at Groves Memorial Hospital on January 30, 2010, peacefully in his 89th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 24 years Eileen. Survived by his stepdaughter Ann (Ken Francis) Barr of Belwood and his stepson Dean (Lori) Moffit of Victoria B.C. Howard will be remembered by his grandchildren Tim and Brenann Francis. Survived by his brother Ralph (Irene) Beal of London and sister Pearl LeCroix also of London. Predeceased by his sister Helen Munro and her husband Bert Munro of Cambridge. Howard will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral & Chapel, 280 St. David St. South in Fergus, on Tuesday February 2nd, 2010 from 2 –4 PM and 7 –9 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday February 3rd at 12:00 PM. Memorial donations in Howard’s memory can be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society and Groves Memorial Hospital CT Fund. Cards available at the Funeral Home (519) 843-3100. www.grahamgiddyfh.com