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Carl Beauchamp Obituary
A former Navy sailor, a published poet, an artist, an educator, and a beloved family man, he is survived by his cherished wife of 47 years, Olga Ann (Sullivan) Beauchamp, as well as three children and their spouses, Susan and Stanley Baran of Wakefield, Carl and Elisabeth Beauchamp of Riverside, and David and Jennifer Beauchamp of Smithfield. 'The best Grandpa in the whole world' is also survived by 10 adored grandchildren; Jordan, Matthew, Simmony, Carl-Ed, Julia, Kayla, Alyssa, Sabrina, Eric, and Eden Rae. Carl is the brother of Gene Beauchamp of Woonsocket, Shirley Farley of Providence, Gordon Beauchamp of Oklahoma, the late Carol Fowler of Kansas, and was a son of the late Belle Beauchamp. Carl also leaves behind 11 cherished siblings-in-law, including his life-long best friend, Chucky Sullivan of Cranston.
A life long Rhode Islander, Carl was born on August 26, 1938. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959 on the aircraft carriers the USS Leyte and the USS Saratoga. He graduated in 1971 from Goddard College, Montpelier, Vermont with a B.A. in Liberal Arts.
Carl devoted his professional life to higher education, working in Computer Resources at the Community College of Rhode Island from 1977-1991. Besides publishing a number of articles in various journals, he served for 12 years in the National Education Association of Rhode Island, becoming the unions President from 1983-1989. In addition to his academic writings, he recently published his first and final poem, entitled 'The Grim Reaper', in the prestigious Bryant Literary Review.
The funeral will be held Monday, at 8:30 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road (Rt. 117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in SS John and Paul Church, 341 South Main Street, Coventry. Burial, with military honors, will be in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Sunday, 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nina's House, P.O. Box 276, Peacedale, RI 02883 in his memory will be appreciated. www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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dj s
November 16, 2008
Sincerest sympathy for my cousins and family of carl. he is beautiful and charming, a wonderful man with class and neverending wit. he was very good to me as a little girl growing up. God bless all of his family and also i'm really sorry Chuckie for you best friend. love and prayers ...auntie helens dtr.
carmela del grande
November 16, 2008
Dear Olga
Though we do not see each other as often as we would like, I feel we have always held each other close to our hearts. My love and sympathies to you and family. Love Mela
Steven Pagnano
November 16, 2008
Now I know why Carl and David are good men, they had a wonderful father and role model...my condolences and may he rest in peace...Steven Pagnano..Steven's Hair Salon..
Billy Boy
November 15, 2008
Although we are far away, our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. We loved and respected Carl. We are truly sorry for you loss.
Victor Lepore
November 15, 2008
Olga and family,
I am terribily sorry for your loss. Carl was a gifted and special man who will be greatly missed.
John Dowd
November 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carl will be remembered a great father, husband, grandfather and all around great man.
John Dowd
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