The University of Guelph’s campus flags will be at half-mast Wed., June 7, to mark the funeral for U of G staff member Bayne Beitz, who died June 3.

Beitz worked in the department of Transportation Services (Physical Resources).

Visitations will take place at the Heritage Funeral Home in Palmerston on Wed., June 7, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, Drayton, on Thursday, June 8  at 11 a.m., followed by cremation and interment in Palmerston Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to Palmerston and District Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

University counselling services and other supports available to staff and students include the following:

  • Employee assistance program for faculty and staff, Ext. 52133
  • Multi-Faith Resource Team, Ext. 52392
  • Student Counselling Services, Ext. 53244

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