Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church
40 Centre Street, Brighton
Prospect Community Church
75 King Street East, Colborne
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It is with deep sadness that the family of Beatrice Ann Mutton announces her sudden passing on August 7th, 2025.
Bea will be dearly missed by her sons Richard (Erika) and Jeffrey and grandchildren Gabrielle, Erynn, Ruby, Violet, Arlo, Keeva, and Niamh.
Bea will be lovingly remembered and missed by her siblings Connie McMahon (Charles), Stephen (Debbie), John (Susan), Therese (Peter Cobrin), Sandra Ruckstuhl (Dan), Peter, Matthew (Kim), and many cherished nieces and nephews.
Bea was predeceased by her parents, James Patrick and Lucy Ann Hutchinson and brothers Baby John, Fredrick, and Bruce Hutchinson.
Born in Trenton, Ontario Bea was the oldest of eleven children. Named after her aunt Bea, the family called her Babe. After high school Bea married and moved to Colborne, Ontario where she quickly became a large part of her community. She was a business owner, a seamstress who made wedding gowns and prom dresses, and a member of the Colborne Rotary Club. She helped organize community events such as Apple Blossom Tyme and Ladies Night. She volunteered with the weekly free lunch at Prospect House. She had many friends and was always quick to lend a hand when needed. Bea had a beautifully classic sense of style and a keen eye for the vintage aesthetic. She was intensely creative, enjoying sewing, sketching, and gardening. Bea was adventurous and loved to travel. She often planned adventures for her grandchildren.
There is more that could be said about Bea than will ever fit in anything written. She lived her life her way. Strong, independent, seeing the beauty in everything. She loved her family dearly. She had a kind heart. Her absence will leave a significant gap in the lives of her family, friends, and community.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday August 15th, 2025 at 11:00am at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 40 Centre St, Brighton, Ontario, followed by a luncheon at 1:00pm at Prospect House, 75 King St, Colborne, Ontario.
Bea adored her dachshunds Sophie and Lennon. Donations can be made in her name to Canadian Dachshund Rescue Ontario.
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this difficult time She was a great lady and will be missed love sister in law Helen Mutton
Our deepest condolences to Bea's family. Bea was an amazing and selfless volunteer and was always ready to drop everything to help. In September of last year I suddenly needed an "original" signature representing the Colborne Rotary Club in a support letter for the library and I needed it within the hour as I had a deadline - I sent out an SOS and Bea appeared out of nowhere and signed as President of Rotary that year. A tiny example of how selfless she was with her time. Bea is a true example of what it means to be there for your community. On behalf of the library we are very grateful for your service Bea, may you rest in peace.
To Bea's family, My heart goes out to you all as you grieve the loss of this wonderful woman. I always looked forward to chatting with Bea whenever I was able to visit Colborne and area. I will treasure her legacy of creativity and community engagement. She is gone too soon from our midst; her memory is a blessing for all. Kathleen James-Cavan Saskatoon, SK
Bea was a wonderful friend to me for many years. She was a bright spot in my life through some difficult times..especially after the loss of my grandbaby Chelsea. I will miss her terribly. Heart felt wishes to her family and many, many friends. She will never be forgotten.
I was sad to learn of Bea's passing. My husband, John, and myself were privileged to know her for the many years we lived in Colborne. Her presence in the village will be missed. She was a caring, generous woman who was an important part of the fabric of Colborne. Rest in peace, Bea.
To Bea’s family and to Brian, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your partner, mother, grandmother and sister. We had Bea and Brian at our home in Newfoundland a few years ago. We were also neighbours of them both in Colborne for years. We last had a visit with them while visiting Ontario last September. She was always so friendly and a delight to set and chat with. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Norma and Brian Gough
Richard and the rest of Beas family. I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Richard and Erica in the loss of your mother. Regards Donald
We have lost a beautiful member of our community and a lovely co-worker. Rest in peace Bea. Condolences to the family. May all the wonderful memories help you through this sad time. Love ❤️& prayers🙏 for the family.
Condolences to the whole family. Bea was a very kind and thoughtful soul. May she rest in peace. Rip Bea.
Richard, Jeffrey and family- So sorry to hear about Aunt Bea’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bea was involved in her community and the loss will be felt for a long time. Condolences to the family and all her many friends.
My deepest condolences on your loss. May your many years of memories give you comfort in the days ahead. God's speed Bea. You gave us so much, you will be greatly missed.
Sorry to hear of your passing Bea. My condolences to your family at this sad time. RIP.
It is with sadness that we send our sincere condolences to Beas family at this difficult time. Bea was a wonderful woman who will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so very sorry for your loss. There will be a huge hole in all our lives now.
Bea was a lovely lady and a big presence in the village. I first met her when I used to call on her for advertising when she had the sewing shop in Colborne. She will be sadly missed.
So sorry. ♥️ She had a beautiful soul.
So sad to hear. Bea was a huge part of our community events and was on hand for everything. I first met Bea many years ago at a school event at South Cramahe Public School. She was wearing a beautiful wide brimmed hat that night. Bea you will be remembered with smiles for so many. Rest peacefully in paradise
I was shocked, and so sorry, to hear that Bea had died. Bea was an amazing person; lively, creative, and intelligent in conversation, and practical, calm, and caring in a crisis. She looked after celebrated WW2 pilot, Vi Milstead Warren, for many years, always as a trusted friend, and as a very, very compassionate caregiver towards the end. She also was a kind companion to my husband, artist Tony Urquhart. As he declined, she often took him out on the rural roads in her car. Then, when he saw something he wanted to draw, Bea would park her car, and pull out her knitting, while he rendered the landscape. He was very fond of her, and felt understood by her. As did we all. Bea will be deeply missed by the community she served so generously. A truly gracious person, her loss will be felt all over Cramahe Township — and well beyond. Her many, many kindnesses will never be forgotten.
sorry to hear of Bea's passing. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family at this time.
Bea was a wonderful ,caring friend. She brought so much to this community with her baking and sewing and her volunteering , and many acts of charity. She will be sorely missed.
So enjoyed her Facebook postings along with her attitude towards life and helping others. I knew her through my sister Sharon and enjoyed her company at various dinners and libations with Sharon, Bea and other Colborne ladies. Bea you will be missed on so many levels. RIP
So sorry to hear of Bea passing. She was a kind caring lady and may she rest in peace.