1946 – 2014

LISBON — Patrick “Rusty” J. Beck, 67, of Lisbon, passed away Monday night, April 7, at his home.

He was born on Nov. 22, 1946, in Amsterdam, N.Y., a son of the late Charles and Muriel (Bedard) Beck. He spent a short time as a child in New York, before moving to Maine. He attended schools in Maine and was a graduate of Fryeburg Academy, Class of 1964. After high school, Rusty took some college courses and worked as a chef for several years. In the mid-1970s, he went to work at Bath Iron Works in the Tin Shop Department 17 for more than 35 years, until his retirement in 2010.

Rusty was a member of the Masonic order as well as a volunteer firefighter for the Lisbon Fire Department. He served the town of Lisbon as a selectman and even ran for state representative.

Rusty will always be remembered for his joy of harness racing and all New England sports. He also loved spending quality time with his family and enjoyed cooking very much.

He is survived by five children: Rudy Langelier and his wife, Cindy, of Leeds, Larry Langelier of Sumner, Chuck Hessel of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Stephanie Hessel and Jay Beck of Lisbon. He will also be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Cassidy and Randi-Anne Langelier, L.J. and Lacey Langelier and Amy Arsenault; as well as his three great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Meredith Beck; a daughter, Tania Russell; and a brother, Brian Beck.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Rusty through his guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.