Archie Beaton, Ballachulish | |
01 March 2016 Ballachulish Shinty Club stalwart Archie Beaton died peacefully on Monday 22 February 2016. Archie Beaton was born at Ardlamont, Tighnabruaich and spent his school days there. His family moved to Fasnacloich, Appin when Archie was aged 15. Though he was a staunch Kyles Athletic supporter all his life, Archie played shinty for Appin in the 1930s and 1940s - a period only broken by his war service. Archie joined the Ballachulish shinty committee in the late 1960s and he served the club for more than 30 years. On match days, he would regularly be seen at the bottom goals of the Jubilee Park, fulfilling the role of goal judge. He is survived by his daughter Sheena and his son Donald, who previously played for Ballachulish and Oban Camanachd, and his four grandchildren. Archie Beaton’s funeral took place on Monday 29 February 2016 at St Munda’s Church, Ballachulish, with internment thereafter to Duror Cemetery. |