Beatrice Marie Lapointe

I remember waking up mom and dad crying when I was 7 or 8 because I had heard so many stories of Mim and how awesome she was and I had not been old enough to remember her when I was an infant and was worried I would never get to meet my fireball grandmother living up North. I was thrilled when a few years later I learned she was moving down to stay with us and I was not disappointed. I loved Mim and am very fortunate to have gotten to know her and have her in my life. Mim was an exceptional...

I think of my grandmother, Memere every day. I feel happy every time I see a picture of her. Her smile was radiant, her voice so sweet - she could light up a room by just walking in. She was a huge inspiration to me. She was a second mother to my brother Ken and I, and I have so many wonderful memories of her. We were so blessed to have her in our lives when we were growing up. She was always there for us. She loved us with all her heart and we knew it. She loved being a grandmother !...

My Mim helped raised me and my younger sister. She was the warmest and strongest person I've ever known.

When I was a little kid, she was the best person ever to lean against when I was sick, and I would lean against her on the couch as we watched day-time TV to take my mind off my aches and pains and other symptoms.

She was calm and patient in those times. (Lord knows she wasn't always! She could be a fireball!)

And she'd always buy my a pack of soft lemon cookies...

Mother
My mom was an amazing and awesome woman.

There are many things for which she will be remembered, but what we will never forget is her dedication to God and her family.

There wasn't much that she couldn't do once she set her mind to it. Wallpaper, paint, garden, knit, crochet, run, cook, bake, tend to the young, and care for the old. The list goes on and on.

Mom had a full time job, but was always there for us when the need arose.

She had a contagious...

I remember Aunt Bea coming to my grandparents house and my mother would talk french I always loved the way she talk.She will be deeply miss . Sorry for your loss

Aunt Beatrice's nephew, Mr. Sewell M. Balch, Jr and our entire family pass along our condolences.

Living to be a 104 is an amazing feat and life fulfilled. Rest in Peace to Aunt Beatrice!

best regards,

Michael M. Balch
Command Sergeant Major
United States Army Retired