William “Billy” E. Beauchaine, 77 of Berlin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Marlborough Hospital. He leaves his beloved wife of over fifty years, Judith A. (Ordway) Beauchaine.
In addition to his wife Judy, Billy is also survived by his son Jeffery S. Beauchaine and his wife Christine of Whitinsville; a daughter Beth L. Christensen and her husband Christopher, Sr. of Berlin; six grandchildren, Zachary W. Beauchaine, Nathaniel P. Beauchaine, Christopher S. Christensen, Jr., Andrew R. Christensen, Robert W. Christensen and Thomas J. Christensen. Billy’s granddaughter Danielle L. Beauchaine predeceased in 2008. He had 2 nephews he was especially close with, Rolland Beauchaine of Marlborough, Ma, and Albert “Sonny” Nadeau, of Co. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Billy was also predeceased by his parents Dona J. and Gladys M. (Dumont) Beauchaine; five brothers, Richard, Dona, Charles, Robert and Leo Beauchaine and three sisters, Goldie Nadeau, Delphine Beauchaine, and Theresa Carroll.
Billy was born and raised in Marlborough on January 3, 1940 and attended Marlboro High School. After high school Billy enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served his Nation from 1959 until 1962 in Company B, 3rd Battalion 77th Armor Division. After his service was completed Billy returned home and later married the love of his life Judith A. (Ordway) Beauchaine and together they settled on their family farm in Berlin, where they raised their family. Billy worked for General Motors in Framingham for over 26 years before he retired; he was a longtime member and supporter of the United Auto Workers Union.
Billy cherished the modest life of living and raising his family on the farm. He loved animals and through the years they raised many pets and livestock, such as cows, geese, chickens, cats and dogs. He enjoyed being outdoors whether planting and tending his gardens or bow hunting for deer in the woods. Although his formal education ending with high school, his quest for knowledge was ongoing; always tuning into educational shows like Nova and teaching himself how do fix and build many things around the farm. Billy also enjoyed playing golf and watching the New England Patriots. Billy’s other passion in life was music, spending time in the barn listening to Sunday Jazz and Blues with his children as well as the classic rock of his youth was a normal ritual for him. Billy was also known in town for the many Christmas trees that he grew that decorated many homes in the area during the holidays. He was a man of great character and values and he will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Friends and relatives are invited to a period of visitation From 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central St, Hudson, MA 01749, immediately followed by A Celebration of Life at 12:00 PM in the funeral Home. Burial will be held privately with the family.