Tragedy as 'inseparable' couple married for 68 years die within hours of each other
Frank Beaumont, 91, passed away at the care home where he was living with his wife Anne, 89, who died suddenly the day before. Their son says it's as if they planned it
A couple who were the epitome of true love and described as "inseparable" by their loved ones passed away within a day of each other after 68 years of marriage.
Anne Beaumont, aged 89, died unexpectedly on August 19, and her husband Frank, aged 91 and battling dementia, died the next day at the care home where they both lived. Their son has now honoured their legacy, saying: "It's as if they planned it."
The inseparable pair spent their final moments at Greenacres Care Home near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They were known for their deep bond.
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Their son, Ian Beaumont, shared that his parents were full of fun, love, and upheld genuine family values. He remembered them as supportive, nurturing, and vibrant individuals.
Ian reflected: "My parents were married for 68 years, they simply adored each other, they did 99.9% of everything together - whether that was my dad's football, he played for most of his life and mum always went along to support him. Equally my mum did a lot for the community and my dad was always on hand to support and help out too. They were very well regarded in the community."
Both Anne and Frank were dedicated supporters of various community groups including the Huddersfield Football League, Huddersfield FA, Wooldale Community Association, Holme Valley Beagles, Probus, and many others.
Ian added: "They were both in Greenacres Care Home in Meltham, who were fantastic and so supportive, dad had been in there for around twelve months and my mum for four months - she really missed him after he went in there.
"Dad had dementia for about five years, up until then he was an active person, he was a life president, he continued to be involved in the football up until his early 80s. He slowly deteriorated as people with dementia do, it was imminent for dad, we all expected him to go first.
"So it was a huge shock when mum died first, I believe she died of a broken heart after receiving the news that things weren't looking great for dad. She was in seemingly good health right up until she passed. My mum was always dramatic so it made perfect sense!
"Less than 24 hours later my dad passed too, it's as if they planned it, everyone has said 'ah how nice is that' and while it is bittersweet, it is certainly comforting for me and my sister to know they are together, just like they always were."
In an emotional tribute to his parents, Ian said: "Mum and dad lived life to the full, travelled the world and always had time for others as well as their family. My Dad was a joker as well as a serious person - he mixed the two effortlessly, he adored Mum, and they rarely spent time apart."
"Mum was devoted to Dad and equally, always loved to be around his fun-loving life. As a family, and I suspect all who knew them, they will be remembered as hard-working, kind yet fun-loving and as my Grandma once told me, if you're going to do any job make sure you do it properly, which was their lifetime motto.
"They will be sorely missed but my sister and I [and our wider family] have countless happy memories which will be treasured for the rest of our lives."
Charismatic duo Frank and Anne, parents to Ian, Jill and the late Neil, served not only as a loving in-laws to Anne and Michael, but also doting grandparents to Carol, Alexander and Nicholas, as well as great-grandparents to Edith.
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