Brunette J. Beaudoin

1925 - 2026

Brunette Beaudoin, the beloved matriarch of the Beaudoin family passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of love and gratitude.   Born in 1925, she witnessed a century of wonder and change.  She was the wife of the late Albert H. Beaudoin who she was married to for 65 years.  She is survived by two children, Monique Sullivan of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and Claude Beaudoin and wife Ginny of Fall River, Massachusetts and predeceased by her daughter Linette Dispirito (2018) and son Daniel Beaudoin (2021).

She leaves behind 8 grandchildren: Melissa, Shannon, Shayne, Brad, Angela, Robbie, Kyle, Anthony and predeceased by 3 grandchildren: Timmy, Danny and Laura.   She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren: Tom and Alexis; Brady, Bree and Brynn; Darrell; Riley and Kaley; Charlie; Anthony III and Alexander; Hannah; Jerry, Jerrell and Jazmin.

Brunette was born on December 27, 1925, in Biddeford, Maine.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph Ruel and Rose (Tardiff) Ruel.  She leaves behind her younger sister Claudette (Ruel) Tremblay of Lincoln, Nebraska and the late Mignonne Guertin, Roger Ruel and Jack Ruel.  Brunette is also survived by her sister-in-law and friend, Lorraine Beaudoin.

Brunette’s legacy is one of perseverance, love, and unwavering support for her family.  She guided us through life’s journey with her calming strength and inner wisdom.  Her dedication to helping the community and her involvement within the church inspired us to care for others and be generous to those in need.

Brunette worked as an exceptional typist at Aetna Insurance Company for 25 years.  She was a dedicated Mother first and inspired us with her morals, good values, and presence.  Brunette enjoyed traveling, displaying her magnets, and was an avid reader. Her passion was being involved in family conversation and spending quality time with us during family gatherings, playing bingo and watching the Price-Is-Right.  A Family Reunion in celebration of her one hundred years of warmth and kindness was attended by over 125 of her closest friends and family.

Brunette’s funeral service for relatives and friends will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 9 AM from the Boule Funeral Home, 615 Broadway, Fall River, Massachusetts.  Followed by a funeral mass at 10 AM in The Holy Trinity Parish, 951 Stafford Road, Fall River.  Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.  Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Holy Trinity Soup Kitchen would be appreciated.