Bryant W. "Barry" Beaudoin

Beaudoin, Bryant W. "Barry" COXSACKIE Bryant W. Beaudoin "Barry", age 61 years, of Coxsackie, died August 8, 2008, at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. He was born at Memorial Hospital, Albany, July 17, 1947, and is the son of the late Henry and Lillian (Lorimer) Beaudoin. Barry graduated from Albany High School in 1965, before attending Columbia Greene Community College to pursue a degree in computer science. He began his career with the state of New York as a clerk in 1970, and retired as senior chief computer operator in 2003. He was well respected by all of his co-workers for his vast knowledge and professionalism. Some of his best times were spent traveling to Alaska with his family and camping and hunting with his best friends, Phillip, Earl Jones and David Smith. Later in life, Barry found much enjoyment in loving and caring for his deer and other wildlife at home. He had been an area resident for 36 years, and loved woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Carole) M. (Violino) Beaudoin of Coxsackie; a son, Anthony (Tony) Beaudoin of Athens; a brother, Harvey Beaudoin of Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Marianne B. Jones of Menands, N.Y. and Nancy Beaudoin of Alaska; and one grandchild, Xander of Athens; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by a brother, Phillip. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Coxsackie. Interment will follow in the family plot of St. Mary's Cemetery, Coxsackie. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the W.C. Brady's Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie on Monday from 4-8 p.m. Due to Barry's love of nature and all animals, donations may be made to Hudson Mohawk Humane Society or your local ASPCA.