Frederick R. Beaton, 76, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Tuesday, July 4 at the Caritas Norwood Hospital in Norwood. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Connolly) Beaton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Ann Nanos of TX, Shelly Coehlo of Canton, Frederick Beaton of Norwood, Jeanne Paredes of Holbrook, Laura Templeton of AZ and Karen Mordas of Bridgewater. He was the brother of William Beaton of NH, Raymond Beaton of Cape Cod and James Beaton of Canton. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Private family services were held.