Justus Beach

Justus S. JB Beach, 86, of New Britain, widower of Lillian Fleming Beach, died peacefully, Friday August 10, 2007 at Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. A New Britain native and longtime resident, he was son of the late Edward B. and Laura Comstock Beach. A graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1939, he received his Bachelors in Education from Teachers College of Connecticut now CCSU in 1943; his Masters in Education and Doctorate in Education Administration from Columbia University. A Naval Officer in WWII, he began his educational career teaching fourth grade in West Hartford, moving to Milford, CT to become Principal at Seabreeze and Woodmont Schools. In 1960 he returned to CCSU as a Professor in the Education Department. He also served several terms as Head of the Education Department at the college, retiring in 1989. JB was a former Moderator of South Church where he also served on numerous church committees. He was a member of the New Britain Symphony Board of Directors; the Saturday Night Club; the New Britain Salvation Army Advisory Board and supported many other civic organizations. Dedicated to Public Education, he was a consultant to the CT Association of Alternative Schools and Programs and recently was active in getting funding for Trinity-On- Main. Surviving are two daughters, Justine C. Beach of New Britain and Laurel B. Tyrrell and her husband Richard of Central, Alaska; two sons, Edward F. Beach of New Britain and Howard C. Beach and his wife Deborah of Milton, Mass; 8 grandchildren; two great granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Lillian, he was predeceased by two grandchildren, Jacob B. Tyrrell and Jillian M. Beach; three brothers, Fred, Ted and Howard Beach; and a nephew, Rod Beach. A memorial service will be held Wednesday 11 AM at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain. Calling hours are MONDAY 5 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. If you wish to make a donation in his memory in lieu of flowers, please consider the Justus Beach Scholarship Fund, c/o CCSU Foundation, PO Box 612, New Britain, CT 06050 or to Trinity-On- Main, 69 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "GUESTBOOK" at the bottom of this page.

Justus Beach

October 31, 1920 - August 10, 2007

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October 31, 1920 - August 10, 2007

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