William J. Beaupre

1934 - 2012

FRANKLIN - William J. Beaupre, 77, a resident of Franklin, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon following a brief illness.

Bill was born in Franklin, May 31, 1934, son of the late Roger Donald Beaupre and Mildred F. (Durgin) Beaupre. He lived in Franklin for most of his life and for a short time, lived in Mount Kisco, N.Y. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1952. He worked for many years as a union mason and was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local # 3.

He had a great love of the outdoors and over many years was an avid hunter and fisherman across New Hampshire, Northern New England, and parts of Canada. He made many friends along the way. Bill was always generous with his wisdom and found great pleasure in sharing the ways of the woods. He enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Webster Lake and his hunting camp in Columbia. He was a member of the Webster Lake Association. Bill was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp. He was a 51 year member of the Franklin Lodge of Elks, BPOE # 1280, and a member of the VFW, Post # 1698 in Franklin.

Bill was predeceased by his wife, Joyce C. (Carignan) Beaupre who died in 2002 and a brother, Edward R. Beaupre in 2003.

His family includes, two daughters, Diane (Cook) O'Neill of Gorham, Maine, Susan (Cook) McCombie of Fredericksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Tim and Henry O'Neill and Ryan, Daniel and Katie McCombie; his brother, Neil R. Beaupre of Franklin; nieces and nephews.

According to Bill's wishes, there are no calling hours planned.

A graveside service will be held in the spring, with military honors at Franklin Cemetery in Franklin.

Burial will be with his wife Joyce.

Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home in Tilton.

To celebrate Bill's love of fishing, and in lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Odell Park Centennial Project (OPCP) for the new fishing pier on the Winnipesaukee River. Donations may be dropped off at the Franklin Recreation Center on Memorial Street in Franklin or mailed to: OPCP at 145 Prospect Street, Franklin, NH 03235.

It is requested that messages of sympathy be made to the www.smartfuneralhome.com website along with phone number and address and email (which will appear in a private area) so the family can contact you in the spring regarding the date and time of the graveside service.