Gilford-----David Louis “Babe” Beaudoin, 69, of 57 Terrace Hill Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
David was born in Haverhill, Mass. on September 15, 1944 to the late Florence (Dole) and Alfred Beaudoin. He lived and was educated in Georgetown, Mass. and North Andover, Mass.
David lived in Salem, N.H. for several years before moving to Gilford fifteen years ago.
Besides his love for his children, family and friends, he loved deep sea fishing, snowmobiling and being outdoors. He will surely be missed by everyone including his bingo friends and his beloved dog, Gino.
David is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandy (Szelest) Beaudoin, of Gilford; beloved father to Amy and Amanda Beaudoin and step daughters, Barbara Patuto and Paula Crudale; brother, Noel, and sister-in-law, Sheila; eight grandchildren, Christopher Beaudoin, Austin Cote, Ashley & J.R. Patuto, Michael Theberge, Anthony & Zachary Crudale and Dylan Hughes; one great granddaughter, Lexi Patuto; aunt, Lorraine Beaudoin; three nephews, Mark, Wayne and Scott Beaudoin and many cousins and in-laws. Besides David’s parents, he was predeceased by stepson, Anthony Crudale and stepdaughter, Donna Hughes.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2014 from 2:00-5:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Memorial Service will follow the calling hours at 5:00PM also at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be private.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire, 814 Elm Street, Suite #300, Manchester, NH 03101 or to St. Baldrick’s Foundation, 1333 So. Mayflower Avenue, Suite 400, Monrovia, CA 91016.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.