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Emile Beaulieu Obituary
He was born in Nashua on April 2, 1931 to Emile and Albina (Claveau) Beaulieu.
He served in the Air National Guard from 1948 to 1968 and was activated during the Korean War and the Berlin Crisis. Throughout his life, he continued to be involved in many volunteer activities supporting veterans.
Mr. Beaulieu served two terms as mayor of Manchester during the 1980s. Prior to that, he served in the NH State Legislature and as welfare commissioner in Manchester. He also was the former owner of Beaulieu Floor Covering in Manchester.
He was the founder and past president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester and served on the board of directors of the NH Employment Training Council and Child Health Services.
He was a member of the American Legion Jutras Post 43 and the New Hampshire Right to Life. Community service was a significant part of his life and he remained actively engaged in volunteer activities with many non-profit organizations.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Pauline (Leclerc) Beaulieu, in 1994; his son Paul Beaulieu in 1984; and two siblings, Jeannine Mannuccia and David Beaulieu.
The family includes his wife of 25 years, Laurette (Boisvert) (Fournier) Beaulieu of Goffstown; five children, Diane Foreman of Key West, FL, Jane Beaulieu, Leonard Beaulieu and Susan Cote and her husband, Ronald, all of Manchester, and Brenda Legasse and her husband, Scott, of Goffstown; three stepchildren, Deborah Fournier and her husband, Abraham Kachouh, of Andover, MA, David Fournier and his wife, Karena, of Goffstown and Steve Fournier of Columbia, MO; 13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, Manchester. The funeral procession will drive past City Hall on Elm Street at approximately 9:45 a.m. Friday on the way to the 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, corner of Pine and Lowell streets, Manchester. Committal prayers will follow at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.
Memorial donations may be made to two of the programs he was significantly involved with: Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH, 25 Lowell St., #201, Manchester, NH 03101, or to Easter Seals, 555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH 03103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emile Beaulieu
Carol Poitras
January 30, 2017
So sorry to hear of Emile's passing. I met him through his wife Laurette who I worked with for many years at ENT. He was such a good person. My condolences.
Judy Nicholas
January 7, 2017
Dear Laurette, Ed and I were shocked to hear of Emile's passing. It was great to spend some time talking with you both when we bumped into you at Market Basket. My only regret is we did not connect after that meeting. Emile is home with the Lord, now and our love and sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Jocelyn Perez
January 6, 2017
I met Emile when I was the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester (2003-2013). He reached out to me and told me as the founding Board President of BBBSGM he would be happy to help the agency in anyway he could. He quickly became not only a mentor to me but a dear dear friend. Emile attended almost every Big Brothers event throughout my tenure. Emile was an example to those around him as a man who truly lived his life with integrity, honest, and love. His smile could light up a room and brought much peace to those around him. My grandparents passed away years before I met Emile and I was blessed to have him in my life as a grand dad figure. His faith in God was unshakable and through some struggles he remained steadfast that his God was good and His God will come through. My heart is saddened by his passing but I KNOW that he is dancing in heaven now with our Heavenly Father. Much love to all his family as they morn the loss of such a great man. Until I see you again.
Ret.Fire Chief Robert DeCotis
January 6, 2017
To Laurette and the Beaulieu Family, Shirley and I offer our deepest sympathy.
Emile was a true gentleman and, as our Mayor , a great supporter of the Manchester Fire Department. A man who loved this City. I was most proud to have worked for him.
John & Nancy Kazakis
January 6, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Wayne MacDonald
January 6, 2017
My sincerest condolences to Emile's family. I had the privilege of knowing him through politics and the New Hampshire JCI Senate. He was a true gentleman, a devoted family man and a devoted public servant.
Jeff Czarnec
January 6, 2017
Emile was a wonderful, caring and honorable man whose friendship I consider to be a Blessing. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. He will not be forgotten.
Pat & Sterg Zarmakupis
January 6, 2017
Jane, Amber, Lenny and family. Your father will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Peter Pitula
January 6, 2017
Lenny and Jane, So very sorry to hear about your Dad. My best wishes to your entire family
Cheryl Ziemba Oruoja
January 5, 2017
Sue, I am deepest condolences to you and your family. My thought and prayers are with you.
Ken Bonnin
January 5, 2017
Jane, Lenny and family. He was a great human being, so much love. Yes , we will all miss him
January 5, 2017
We are sending our deepest condolences to the family. So very sorry to hear that Emile has passed.
Al & Eleanor Croteau & family
Dorothy Krasner
January 5, 2017
I'm so sorry for Emile's passing. He was a grand supporter of youth activities in Manchester. Big Brothers/ Big Sisters owes its existence in Manchester to him. Manchester is a stronger, more prosperous community because of him. He will be missed.
David Kittredge
January 5, 2017
My wife and I send our sincere sympathy to the Beaulieu family on the loss of Emile. He was a great leader and inspiration to me when I was Director of Manchester Water Works.
Bob & Lil Patrick
January 5, 2017
What a ride it's been, our friendship extends to 1952.What a pleasure having you as a friend and our families enjoying each other. If the world was full of Emile's it would be a great placed to live.Emile being an extra ordinary person always giving with love.His most remarkable attribute was how much he loved his family and was proud of each of you. You all were very fortunate having such a loving dad. I hope you all follow by walking in his shoes.
Bob & Lil Patrick
Shiloh Community Church
January 5, 2017
May God's love carry you through this time of sadness and bring you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Ruth Broderick
January 5, 2017
Jane, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. My late husband, David Broderick, and Paul Gagnon worked on his campaign. My deepest sympathies.
Sue & Dave Lopata
January 5, 2017
Sue & Ron..In memory and in celebration to a man who made this world a brighter and better place to live. With warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy to you.
John & Terri Vaillancourt
January 5, 2017
Deepest sympathy to Laurette and the whole Beaulieu family. We remember Emile as always being a soft spoken, thoughtful, gentleman.
January 5, 2017
In 1982 we were graced by the visit of 104 Germans who were to tour the northeastern part of our country.
Mayor Beaulieu graciously provided a warm welcome to the city of Manchester and the state of New Hampshire to these folks, most of whom had never been in this country before. In his remarks he mentioned the sister city arrangement he had established with Neustadt, Germany.
His warmth and friendliness provided a great beginning to their visit.
We will miss his pleasant and kind ways.
Robert & Carolyn Schroeder
Bob & Lorry Young
January 5, 2017
Our deepest condolences and wishes for peace are extended to the entire family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Emile was a kind and humble man. May he rest in peace. Bob and Lorry Young
Elaine Benoit-Smith
January 4, 2017
Jane - my condolences to your family. As a child growing up with you, I remember him as a hard working man with a kind heart. He will be solely missed but you'll have all the wonderful memories to review. Elaine Smith
Cheryl Myers
January 4, 2017
My sympathy to you Laurette and your family. I feel it has been an honor to know Emile and you.
God Bless,
Linda Lacombe
January 4, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the entire Beaulieu family.
Cheryl A Peabody (Duguay)
January 4, 2017
I wish to give my condolences to The Beaulieu family. He will be greatly missed and forever in my heart. Thank you for your wonderful services and understanding. R IP and may God bless you and hold you forever. Amen
January 4, 2017
Emile D. Beaulieu was very devoted to interchange between the youth of Tawain (China) and Neustadt an der Weinstrasse (Manchester's partber city where he played an enormous role) in Germany. I shall always remember him for his dediction to trying to make this world a better place to live in, accepting each and every nation as a friend. Such men are scarce; therefore, he will be sorely missed. To you, my dear Laurette, my deepest thanks for standing by my cherished in his last hours. He often told me he didn't know what he would have done without you guiding and caring for him. May he now rest in peace and in the minds of all who love mankind.
Albert-Laureitz Rasmussen, Honorary citizen of Manchester and founder of the Exchange Programme between the Manchester schools and the Käthe-Kollwitz-Gymnasium in Neustadt, Germany
Paul & Sherry Paradis
January 4, 2017
Sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers.
January 4, 2017
Whenever I've thought of Mayor Beaulieu throughout the years I can't help but remember him at Christmas time wishing the city Jesus. What a wonderful time it was. I am grateful for the salvation of this wonderful man. Deepest heartfelt sympathy and warmest hugs to the family.
Connie Robidoux
January 4, 2017
To Laurette and our nieces and nephews, we have known your Dad for many years, and we want to express our condolences to all of you.Emile was always there lending a hand and giving of himself wherever he was needed. He was a great servant of the Lord Jesus and now he is enjoying his treasures in heaven, He will be greatly missed here on earth but one ay we will all be together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. Roland & Anita, Ronnie & Connie, Gerry & Louise, Sylvio & Edith and all our families.
Major General (ret) Kenneth Clark
January 4, 2017
Emile left the NH Air National Guard the same year that I joined but we always felt like brothers in arms. He was a great friend and advisor. He cared deeply about supporting Veterans and was very proud that Easter Seals joined the effort to care for them. Rest in Peace my friend
January 4, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Lorette and the Beaulieu family. May Emile rest in the arms of Our Lord and may God give you all peace and comfort. Fred & Joanne Rivard
Maie and Jim Butler
January 4, 2017
Laurette, we are saddened for your loss. A great man has passed with many notable accomplishments. Few men have served humanity so well. We were fortunate to have known Emile. Best wishes to his entire family.
Maie and Jim Butler, Meredith, NH
Richard&Diane Mathews
January 4, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gerri Shakra
January 4, 2017
Jane & family..sorry for the loss of your Dad, Thinking of you....Gerri Shakra
Raymond Valliere
January 4, 2017
Dear Mr. Mayor; thank you for your friendliness and kindness over the years and your devotion and dedication to making Manchester a better place to live. You will be missed.
Raymond P. Valliere sr.
Gary Shakra
January 4, 2017
Jane...I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad,he was a very accomplished man in our community.My thoughts are with you.
January 4, 2017
To The Beaulieu Family : Mary and I offer our thoughts and prayers for a gentle man and a true gentleman. On my visits to Taiwan during his mayoral years, Mayor Beaulieu always welcomed me to his office and presented me with City gifts for me to present to his "Sister" City associates. We know he is missed by many and loved by many more.
Don Anderson Marco Island, Florida
Robert Galletly
January 4, 2017
A wonderful human being, I am proud to have known him.
Karin Bolton [email protected]
January 4, 2017
Jane and Amber I am so sorry for your loss, Sincerely, Karin Bolton
Bridget & Steve Cardin
January 3, 2017
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Mary Jane Baker
January 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss Laurette and to your family. He was always such a gentleman. Heaven has gained another angel.
Cheryl Archambault
January 3, 2017
He has left such a legacy. So sorry for your loss, Laurette and family.
Love and Prayers
Jan Worthen
January 3, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Emile in years of church activities. He was a gentle man who loved God. He will be missed.
Hon. Tammy Simmons & Dan Garthwaite
January 3, 2017
Such sad news. Our thoughts are with his wife Laurette, his daughter Jane, and Emile's entire family.
MARK FAGNANT
January 3, 2017
A GOOD MAN, SORRY LENNY GOD SPEED EMILE
Gary Tibbetts
January 3, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Cliff Hurst
January 3, 2017
Emile a man of love, grace,humility, and faith. He was one of the most loving, caring friends that I ever had. I want to send love and prayers to his wonderful wife Laurette, his special daughter Jane, and to the whole Beaulieu Family. May God bless the Soul of this good man'
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