Flags at half-mast for past Pelham Mayor Ralph Beamer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 4, 2022
Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is saddened by the news of the passing of past Mayor Ralph Beamer.
Beamer was a dedicated community leader, third-generation fruit farmer, co-owner of Beamer’s Country Market and served as a Pelham councillor from 1992 to 1994 and then Mayor from 1995 to 2003. During his term with Pelham, Beamer represented the Town at Regional Council and served on several committees, including the Regional Finance Committee.
Current Pelham Mayor Marvin Junkin recalls when Beamer reached out when the now Mayor first became a councillor. “I didn’t know Mr. Beamer that well, which is why I was pleasantly surprised when he reached out to me after I was elected Ward 1 Councillor, suggesting we meet so that he could give me advice as to the dos and don’ts of being a councillor. I jumped at the chance, and his words did indeed serve me well. My condolences to his wife and family members.”
Beamer was an active community member and served many years on the Ontario Tender Fruit Marketing Board. He also served on the Ontario Crop Insurance Commission and was a member of the Fenwick and Thorold Lions.
Please keep the family and friends of Beamer in your thoughts during this difficult time. A moment of silence will be observed at the next gathering of Town Council, on Monday, July 11, 2022. The Town of Pelham will fly the flags at half-mast at the municipal hall in recognition and honour of Beamer and his service to the community.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Leah Letford, Communications Specialist
905-980-6653 | lletford@pelham.ca