Mrs. Rita F. (Roy) Beaulieu, of Taunton, died Wednesday, January 21 in the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John D. “Red” Beaulieu. She was born 89 years ago in Lewiston, Me., the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Messervier) Roy. She was educated in Maine and had been a Taunton resident for the past 67 years. Rita was a Life Member of the Chester A. Bearse Post #405 American Legion Womens Auxiliary in Raynham, and was a past member of the Bristol Salon of the “40 and 8’s.” She enjoyed donating her time and efforts in assisting veterans, and helping the homeless.
She leaves: 2 sons: Robert H. “Bob” Beaulieu of Rockford, Ill., and Gary R. Beaulieu of Mashpee, Ma.; 1 daughter: Linda J. Lehouillier and her husband, George of Taunton;
1 sister: Mabel Poulin of Lewiston, Me., 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Rita was also the mother of the late John D. Beaulieu, Jr. and Paul H. Beaulieu, and was the sister of the late Roland, Leo, Franklin, Henry and Rose Roy.
A Funeral Service will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, January 26 at 12:30 P.M. Interment will follow in the V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne, at 2:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.