Edward S. Beal

Edward S. “Ted” Beal, 91, formerly of Westwood, MA passed away December 31, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Florida. He was the son of the late Robert W. Beal Sr. and Margaret (Stone) Beal. He was married to the late Kathleen (Jackson) Beal for 65 years. When Ted turned 18 in January 1945 he was awarded early graduation from Wellesley High School in MA and promptly enlisted in the U. S. Navy where he served through the remainder of World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. From there he went on to attend The University of Massachusetts, graduating in 1950. For many years he and his father and brother Bob Jr. owned and operated The Garden Toolhouse in Wellesley, MA. After closing the store in 1981 he went to work for Walpole Woodworkers in Walpole, MA., retiring in 2004. Ted is survived by his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Donald Towne of The Villages, FL. His grandsons, Edward S. Towne of FL and Jeffrey E. Towne of Taunton, MA. A sister-in-law, Phyllis Beal of SC., and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert W. Beal Jr. and the late Barbara (Beal) Hopewell. Burial will be private.