Despite his strong will, Alan R. Beaudette, 58, of Sandown, NH lost his battle against cancer on March 18th, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Alan was born in Methuen, MA on July 23rd, 1955 the son of Emilia (Gaudet) Beaudette and C. Henry Beaudette. In 1986 Alan, nickname Bear, married Cheryl (Bishop) Beaudette. They lived in Sandown, NH for thirty years where he built his dream home for his family in 2000.
Alan grew up in Lawrence, MA and graduated from Greater Lawrence Vocational School in 1973. After school he began remodeling apartments then joined the Teamsters Union Local 49. In 1979, Alan began working at Rourke Eno where he drove trucks and worked in the warehouse for sixteen years. He then started his own business Al’s Handyman Service. There was no job to BIG or too small for him.
Alan was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, also a member of the French Social Club in Methuen, MA where he worked diligently to allow women to become stock holders. Alan also was a notable member of the Halcyon Club, in Derry, NH. He was truly a knowledgeable man and spoke his mind and was well respected by his friends and family. Alan enjoyed his camp getaway in Dummer, NH. He also enjoyed his John Deere tractor, hunting, fishing, candle making, and was an avid gun enthusiast.
Alan was predeceased by his father C. Henry Beaudette. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Cheryl (Bishop) Beaudette; his only doting child he named Alyson (Al’s son) Beaudette; his adoring mother Emilia (Mimi) Beaudette of Sandown, NH; his caring brother Charlie Beaudette of Maine; his friends who he called family; many thoughtful aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; and his affectionate animals Ruby and Buddy.
ARRANGEMENTS: A celebration of Alan’s life will be held on Saturday March 29th, 2014 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm at Halcyon Club (Upstairs Hall) 11 Central Street Derry ,NH 03038. Memorial contributions or donations in Alan’s memory can be made out to Amedisys Hospice of Londonderry, NH form found online at http://www.amedisys.com/assets/pdfs/hospice_fund_donation_form.aspx. More information regarding donations to the town of Sandown, NH will be available at his celebration.