This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Beatrice Conner who was born on May 9, 1930 and passed away on May 24, 2011. She will remain in our hearts forever.

We invite Bea's family and friends to share their special memories of her. Please add your pictures and stories.

A Graveside Service was held for Bea on June 2, 2011 at Oakmont Memorial Park and Mortuary, Lafayette, CA. A Celebration of Life reception was held at her daughter's home in Orinda, CA.

Bea was a strong lively little woman with a big heart. She will be deeply missed by many and her passing is grievously mourned by both her loving family and many friends.  Her soul now joins those who have gone before her, beloved parents, brother, niece and friends and together they are at peace.

Bea was born on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, May 9, 1930, beloved daughter of Trina Lamens (d 1984) Den Helder, the Netherlands and Oscar Ceely (d 1976) and sister to Dorothy Ceely, Edward Gardner Ceely and Oscar Ceely, Jr (d 2003). She is survived by her dear husband of 62 years Frederick R. Conner, Jr. of Nantucket, Massachusetts and Lafayette, California, her sister Dorothy, brother E. Gardner and her beloved three children; Gail L. Ward, Frederick R. Conner, III, Steven B. Conner; devoted grandchildren: Robert F. Ward, Matthew L. Ward, Rachael T. Hamadto, Frederick R. Conner, IV, and her much loved great granddaughter Mona Hamadto. She is also survived by her loving son-in-law Robert S. Ward; beloved daughters-in-law Janet T. Conner and Norma Conner and an extended family of many loving relatives and friends.

Bea was a graduate of Nantucket High School, Nantucket, MA, and most recently attended her 61st Class Reunion. She lived the majority of her adult life on Nantucket Island. Bea was a creative homemaker, wonderful cook, an avid knitter and crocheter and a talented painter of Nantucket landscapes. Bea also created beautiful gardens around her home and enjoyed playing her Lowrey organ.