Thomas J. Beamish

Thomas (Tom) Beamish, 73, was born to Richard and Edith Beamish on May 11, 1948, in Rochester, NY, and passed away at home on November 30, 2021. Tom served as a Marine in the Active Reserves. He was very proud of the Marines and being a part of them. Tom worked for Eastman Kodak for 33 years and retired in April 1999. After he retired, he worked at Deerfield Country club as a ranger and then in the Pro shop. He also worked part time for Park Ridge Hospital in the Assisted Living area driving residents to appointments and back. He loved listening to them tell their stories. Tom and his wife Diane moved to Lake Tansi in October 2004. He loved golfing and joined the Senior League, and Bandits and the Couple League. He and Diane served on the Welcoming Committee for many years and also served on the ACC Committee for a number of years. He is survived by his wife Diane, son Timothy Beamish of Holley, NY, daughter Laura Beamish of Boynton Beach, FL, daughter Michelle Gray (Scot) of Sugar Hill, GA, and daughter Nicole “Nikki” Hellewell (Chris) of Farmington, UT; eight grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother Dick and his older sister Margaret (Peg). We had a black lab Sadie that he cherished, and Tom will be able to be with her now. He will be deeply missed by his family and many wonderful friends. He led a very active life and accomplished many things in his lifetime. He left us with a lot of memories. No service is planned at this time.