Beatrice “Bea” Skellington,71,of Weedsport passed away October 30, 2019 after a short illness. Bea was born in Syracuse, the daughter of George and Ellen Hawkey, and she  graduated from Solvay High School. Bea resided most of her life in the Weedsport area. She was a homemaker and later worked in various positions in manufacturing and retail. Bea enjoyed visiting and playing games with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sisters Ellen Squires and Laura Arnold.

Surviving are her husband Ron, children William (Angela) Skellington of Brutus and Dawn (James) Walters of Conquest, sisters Nancy Steves, Patricia (Herb) Forbes, Chick (Kevin) Elsworth, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 4-7pm Monday, Nov. 4th at the Bush Funeral Home 120 E. Main St. (Rt. 5) Elbridge with a Memorial Service to follow at 7pm.  Burial will be in Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus.

Contributions in Bea’s memory may be made to the Weedsport Fire Department.