Malcom Beaton came to Beaconsfield in 1894 to work as a gardener for Rienzi A. Mainwaring, on farm 25. He created his own gardening enterprise. He landscaped many of the new summer residences. In 1913 the Town of Beaconsfield bought from him part of Kirkwood Avenue. The city appointed him Town Constable (1910-1917), then Town Superintendent (1917-1939). His job included being a dogcatcher, electrical inspector, policeman, gardener, … He was respected and considered an exceptional man. The children thought the town was named “Beatonsfield” after him. He built his house at 80 Kirkwood Ave. in 1913 (still standing in 2011).

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