MEREDITH ---- Paul Beaudoin, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in his home after a period of failing health.
Paul was born on December 21, 1934, in Laconia, NH, the son of the late Lionel Beaudoin and LucieAnna (Morin) Beaudoin.
Paul graduated high school from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Laconia, NH. He went on to enlist in the US Air Force and was stationed in Alaska. He was a graduate of Keene State College and he received a degree in education.
Paul lived on Waukewan Street in Meredith, New Hampshire with the love of his life, Emiliette Beaudoin. Together they raised seven children, built three houses and a loving life together.
Paul lived life to the fullest. A lover of the arts, music, literature, architecture, theater, gardens and all things beautiful. He was an avid gardener and a lover of animals.
Paul’s pride and joy were his seven children. He thought of each one as a special
treasure. His kids were a favorite topic of conversation for him; he would beam with pride when sharing with others.
Paul was a passionate teacher whose infectious energy touched many, many students over the forty plus years he taught at Inter-Lakes High School in Meredith, NH.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Emiliette (Mimi) Drouin Beaudoin; sons Guy Beaudoin, of Meredith, NH, Rock Beaudoin and his wife Suzanne, of Beverly, MA, and Alan Beaudoin and his wife Marci, of Pheonix, AZ; daughters Colette Beaudoin, of Laconia, NH, Nicole (Beaudoin) O’Hara and her husband Curt, of Kingston, NH, Brigitte (Beaudoin) Stafford and her husband Curtis, of Laconia, NH, and Amy (Beaudoin) Kumph and her husband Michael, of Exeter, NH. He also leaves behind 18 grandchildren, as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Paul is also survived by his brother, Edgar Beaudoin and his wife Ginny, of Laconia, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to Lakes Region Conservation Trust, PO Box 766, Center Harbor, NH 03226.
A Calling Hour will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:00am, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 300 NH-25, Meredith, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00am, also at the church.
A Reception will be held in the church hall following the mass.
A private burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.