The entire University of Prince Island Island community was saddened to hear of the passing of historian and UPEI sessional lecturer Boyde Beck on Tuesday, July 18, from complications associated with pancreatic cancer. He died at his summer home in Cable Head East at the age of 56.

Beck was a historical research officer with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and a long-time lecturer with UPEI’s Department of History. UPEI extends condolences to Boyde Beck’s beloved wife Anna MacDonald (AVC external relations officer and UPEI communications officer); extended members of the Beck and MacDonald families; and his many dear friends and colleagues. 

Flags will be lowered to half-mast in his memory until Monday, July 24. Visitation is at the Belvedere Funeral Home from 2–5 pm on Sunday, July 23 with the funeral taking place in the chapel on Monday, July 24 at 1:30 pm.  Read the UPEI article