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Joseph Beauchemin Obituary

EASTHAMPTON – Joseph R. Beauchemin, 80, passed away on October 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in, St.Angele, Quebec, Canada and is the son of the late Amie and Bernadette (Dagenais) Beauchemin.

Joseph retired in 2005 as a H.V.A.C. technician from Franklin Medical Center. After retirement he was a school bus driver for the Amherst School district.

He was a communicant of Our Lady of The Valley Church and an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Montreal Canadians.

Joseph leaves his loving wife of 56 years Huguette (Toupin) Beauchemin, his son Luke Beauchemin and his wife Sharon of Westfield and his daughter Josee Vaclavicek and her husband Mark of Southampton. He also leaves his sister Blandine Seguin of Canada and grandchildren Nicholas and Alex Beauchemin, and Jonah and Matthew Vaclavicek, and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is predeceased by his son John Beauchemin and his brothers Jean Guy and Noel Beauchemin.

His funeral will be held on Monday, October 15 at 9:00 a.m. from the Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home 7 Pleasant Street, Easthampton followed with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of The Valley Church, 33 Adams St. Easthampton. Burial will be in St. Brigids Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Baystate Hospice, 280 Chestnut St. Springfield, MA 01199.

Our family wishes to express our gratitude to the caregivers from Baystate Hospice for the compassionate care given to both Joe and our family, especially daughter-in-law Sharon, Jen, Kate, Kelly, and Sydney.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Oct. 10, 2018.

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Michel (fils de Monique Yargeau) Salvail

October 30, 2018

Je viens de voir la triste nouvelle. Mes sympathies à toute la famille, toi Hughette, Josée et Luke. Nous avons eu de bons moments et souvenirs ensembles nos deux familles et je garde ceux-ci avec moi. J'étais content de vous revoir il y a 25 ans. Mes prières et bonne pensées et mes bons souhaits sont avec vous tous

Andrea Toupin

October 15, 2018

Every time I hear the song, La Bamba I remember the time we visited the Beauchemins in the U.S. We danced and danced! I'm sorry for your loss, I wish I could be there to hug you all. xoxo

October 14, 2018

To Hugette, Josee, Luke, and families,
our thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you all. Anita and Bob, Helen

Rick Konieczny

October 13, 2018

Condolences to The Beauchemin Family. Sorry for your loss.
Coach K (EHS)

Chris and Tobey Kress

October 12, 2018

Hugette,Josee and Luke,

God bless you and your whole family at this sad time.
May your tears turn to smiles as wonderful memories of your Husband and Dad fill your hearts. Rest in peace,Joe--your work here on earth is done.

Plants Galore

a loved one

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Marcelle et Jacques Ratté

October 12, 2018

Sincères condoléances pour la perte qui vous afflige. Il est difficile de perdre un être cher mais Rosaire sera toujours dans vos curs. Nous désirons vous apporter notre soutien et notre affection.

Claire et Jean-Marc Yargeau

October 12, 2018

Nos plus sincères sympathies. Nous partageons votre peine et sommes de tout cur avec vous dans cette épreuve qui demande bien du courage. Nous ne pourrons être présents pour les funérailles mais nos pensées seront auprès de vous tous.

October 12, 2018

Bonjour, Martine, Roch et moi nous vous offrons nos sympathies. Mon oncle Joe est avec ses deux frères ... Marc.

Lise et Roland Brochu

October 10, 2018

Sincères condoléances à toi Huguette et à ta famille. Toutes nos pensées vous accompagnent dans ces moments de tristesse et de douleur.

Lynne Barsalou

October 10, 2018

So sorry for the Luke and your family. Prayers and thoughts are you and your family.

Guylaine Beauchemin

October 10, 2018

Judith,Roxanne et moi,nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à toi et toute ta famille.C'est avec tristesse que j'ai appris le décès de Rosaire (pour moi il était et aura toujours ce nom).Je garderai des beaux souvenirs de lui.

laurie thibodeau

October 10, 2018

Hugette & Josee Im so very sorry

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