June 6, 1941 – October 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of J. Earle Beers announce his passing which occurred at the SJRH on Sunday, October 11th. Born on June 6, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert and Emma (Crosby) Beers.
After graduation from high school, he began his apprenticeship to become a Chartered Accountant. Upon receiving his designation in 1964 he started his own firm. In 1989 he merged his firm with Touche Ross (now Deloitte) and remained a partner with them until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed working with his many clients over the years. He was especially grateful to have the chance to work with his son the last few years of his career.
He was a council member of the New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants for number of years and also served on various committees of the Institute.
He enjoyed being with his family at the cottage, playing golf, boating, snowmobiling and the winters he spent in Florida. He and his wife Dot raised several shelties, and their lives were enriched by the time spent with them.
He is survived by his wife Dot (Fitzgerald), his son Glenn (Aleta) Beers, his stepdaughter Pam (Peter Bourque) Thompson-Bourque, and his grandchildren Meghan Beers, Joshua Beers, Melody Bourque and Jacob Bouque and several cousins. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Linda.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506-634-7424). In Keeping with Earle’s wishes there will be no formal visitation or funeral service. A private family Interment will be held on October 19th, 2026. For those who wish and in keeping with Earle’s love of animals’ remembrances may be made to the SPCA or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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