Graduated Medical 1952 from University of London. Practiced at Kitchener Waterloo Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital for over 53 years as an Anesthetist. Following a lengthy illness on Wed Nov 2, 2011 at the Hospice Wellington in Guelph. Maurice Beckham of Elora in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Ann Marie Beckham (nee Prentice). Loving father of Scott (Susan) Beckham of Fergus, Mark and his wife Denise Beckham of Ariss and Richard Beckham of Elora. Dearl loved grandfather of Kathleen, Prentice and Molly. Dear brother of Norman and his wife Shirley Beckham of Woodstock. Maurice is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and other family members. Pre-deceased by his daughter Brenda Falk and her husband Phil and daughter in law Susan Beckham and his parents Lloyd and Viola Beckham. The family will receive their friends at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 ST. DAVID ST. S. FERGUS. From 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Sat Nov 5th. Funeral service will be held at Melville United Church corner of Tower and St. Andrew St W. in Fergus on Sunday Nov 6th 2011 at 3:00 P.M. Interment of the urn will take place at a later date at the Elora Cemetery. Remembrances to the Hospice Wellington, 795 Scottsdale Dr., Guelph, Ont. would be appreciated by the family. Cards available at the funeral home 519 843 3100.