MarieAnn P. Beatson

MarieAnn (Palaia) Beatson, 90, of Farmington, former Bristol resident, and widow of 55 years to A. Lewis Beatson, Jr. passed away after a brief illness on Friday, November 25, 2022 at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington. MarieAnn was born on July 30, 1932 in Bristol and was the daughter of the late Michael and M. Asunta (Sgro) Palaia. She was a member of Saint Gregory Church, Bristol, and was a Bristol resident most of her life. Prior to her retirement in 1994, she was employed as a school secretary by the Bristol Board of Education for over 20 years. MarieAnn is survived by two daughters: Joan C. Beatson and her partner Bruce Carrier of Farmington and Janice B. and her husband Richard Deshais of West Hartford; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call at Saint Gregory Church, 235 Maltby St., Bristol on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 10 to 11 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol has the honor of serving the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave an online condolence go to MarieAnn’s memorial page at www.FunkFuneralHome.com

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