BEELER, Frank James, 76 of Wileville, passed away quietly on Saturday January 27, 2018 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Elmwood, Lunenburg County on February 2, 1941, he was the eldest son of the late James "Dick" and Helen (Fancy) Beeler. Frank spent his working career doing various jobs from driving cab in Ontario, and after moving back to Nova Scotia, working the silviculture and fishing industries. He retired in 1991 from National Sea Products in Lunenburg after a work place injury. His happiest hours were spent with his wife and grandchildren at their summer trailer on Indian Lake in Elmwood. Frank loved being in the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and just relaxing with family and friends. He will be missed by those he loved, his loving and caring wife Clarice "Claire" (Foster); stepsons Michael Durling (Eva), Dartmouth, Greg Durling NB; grandchildren Dustin, Lakeesha, Kurstin, Faith; great-grandchildren Emma, Malayah, Koden, Presley. He is also survived by his brother Richard; sister-in-law Donnas, both of Bridgewater; sisters Cecelia Wynn, Valerie Moss (Ray), both of St. Catharines ON; former daughter in law Darlene; nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister Patricia; brother-in-law Bill Wynn. Frank will also be missed by his many friends at the Bridgewater Mall, where he spent most mornings. Memorial Service will be held 11:00am Monday Februay 26, 2018 in  R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Willis Ott Officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to SHAID Animal Shelter or the charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca