Ron Beech flown off Island with a stroke (UPDATED)
16th February
Update on Ron Beech
Here is the latest update we have on our good friend and colleague Ron Beech, from his daughter Jennifer who is now back in Bermuda.
Ron suffered a stroke on Tuesday 3rd February while at home alone. After Charlotte found him he was rushed to King Edward Hospital where it was confirmed that he’d suffered a major stoke. He was flown out by air ambulance the next day to the Lahey Clinic accompanied by Charlotte who has been by his side since then.
Without trying to be technical, the stroke was to the right side of his brain which means his left side is still functioning with regard to some speech and long term memory. Jennifer says that he can usually answer the phone (see number below) but is very frustrated at not being able to operate his laptop due to eyesight issues.
He has now been transferred to the New England Rehab Centre at Wobourn and is beginning to make some progress but it will definitely take time. For anyone who wishes to call Ron, you can try his room at New England Rehab 1-781-935-5050 (Room 302 North). We are sure he would appreciate your calls. We also have Charlotte’s mobile number and can provide it to you if you write and request it. She’s having a tough time dealing with this and our thoughts and prayers are with both Ron and Charlotte, Jennifer and Andrew.
Perhaps, Colin Mackenzie says it all when he writes, “Ron was one of the fastest men on two feet with a rugby ball in the early 70's and when we gave him that ball to run with, a try was inevitable. He was so quick off the mark and very few could catch him when he was in full stride. So, from one ex-rugby player to another, I wish Ron all the very best and hope he returns home to the Island soon.
Colin.
4th February 2015
We are most concerned to hear that our good friend and colleague Ron Beech suffered a stroke yesterday and has had to be flown off Island. His wife Charlotte is no doubt accompanying him, and at this point we have no other details but will post them as soon as we hear anything. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron and Charlotte a this time.
