Francis B. Beddall, Jr.

Francis B. Beddall, Jr. of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on September 25, 2015. He was 97 years old. Born in Philadelphia he was a lifetime resident of Maple Shade. Mr. Beddall proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II, and retired from Hercules Welding & Machine Co. in Palmyra. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and was active at Merchantville Schools grandparents group up until the age of 94. He also enjoyed fishing. Beloved husband of the late June Beddall (nee Thompson), loving father of Paul (Margaret) Beddall, Edward (Kathleen) Beddall, Karen (Donald) Cahilly and Debra Beddall Dolan, foster father of 27, cherished grandfather of 13, dear great grandfather of 6, devoted brother of Rosemarie (John) Snyder. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation with his family on Saturday October 3rd, 10-11 am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 26 S. Forklanding Rd, Maple Shade. Mr. Beddall's memorial service will follow at 11 am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, International Relief Fund, PO Box 418558, Boston, MA 02241 or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting marktilghmanfuneralhome.com