Dennis J. Beckwith, of Oak Bluffs, died March 24, at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 71.

Dennis dedicated his life to his work, running a successful electrical business from 1987 until his retirement in 2017. Yet, it was his true passion for carpentry that defined his spirit. His dream was realized when he and his wife Nancy purchased their Island home on Martha’s Vineyard, a Victorian cottage that he lovingly transformed into the perfect retreat. Through his skillful hands, he turned a simple house into a dream come true — a home for his family to enjoy in their golden years.

Dennis was, above all else, a devoted husband and father. He was a quiet, unsung hero, always putting the needs of his family first, working tirelessly to improve the lives of those he loved. His kindness, generosity and deep love for his family, friends and animals will never be forgotten. He had a special place in his heart for his dogs, who were a constant source of joy in his life.

He leaves behind his devoted wife of 44 years, Nancy Beckwith; his two sons, Timothy Beckwith and his wife Christine Beckwith of Meriden, Conn,, and Daniel Beckwith and his partner Kristen Colleary, along with his beloved grandchildren Brooke and Brent of Portland, Conn.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Rosh Vora of California, and his niece Tiffany Vora, her husband KC, and their son Jory; his brother in law Don Heft of Windsor, Conn., and his sister in law Trudi Heft of Wallingford, Conn.; along with his nieces Stephanie Rose and her husband Nick, and their children; Lindsay Hartzog and her children; Allison Fantasia and her children; and his nephew Tyler Heft, his wife Nicki and their children.

He was predeceased by his sister, Karen Vora; his nephew, Ryan Vora; and his parents, Dudley and Marilyn Beckwith of Groton, Conn. He was also preceded in death by his brother in law Thomas Heft of Wallingford, Conn, as well as his father and mother in law, George and Jean Heft of Killingworth, Conn., and his sister-in-law Michele Heft of Windsor, Conn.

The family will honor his life with a celebration of his memory in late spring, a time to come together and remember the man whose presence touched so many.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the MV Center for Living in Vineyard Haven, PO Box 1729, Vineyard Haven, a cause that was close to his heart.