MADAWASKA – Gertrude B. Beaulieu, 95, passed away Sept. 24, 2010, surrounded by her loving family at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born Dec. 5, 1914, in Grand Isle, the daughter of Jean and Marie (Martin) Beaupre. Before settling in Madawaska, Gertrude and her husband resided in various states due to traveling for her his work. She was a strong, hard worker, who worked hard to raise her children while building their home at the same time. After raising her children, she went back to school to get her GED. She also took her driver’s test at age 45. She worked at the high school cafeteria for many years until becoming manager and head cook. In her later years, Gertrude and her husband spent several winters in Florida. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of Isabella and Ladies of St. Anne. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, knitting and gardening. She was known throughout the neighborhood for her flower garden and her homemade root beer. Gertrude is survived by one daughter, Jeanne Chartier of Bristol, Conn.; four sons, Ronald and his wife, Georgette, of Presque Isle, Roger and his wife, Donna, of American Forks, Utah, Ray and his wife, Ida, of Madawaska and Robert and his wife, Verna, of Grand Isle; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Anne Chasse of Grand Isle; two brothers, Clarence Beaupre and his wife, Agathe, and Roger Beaupre, all of Connecticut; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Beaulieu, Feb. 2, 2008; two sisters, Bertha and Dela; and five brothers, Gilbert, Addis, Bernie, Emilien and Guy. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Family and friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at Lajoie Funeral Home. Interment will be held Tuesday at the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. For online condolences, please visit www.lajoiefuneralhome.com.
GERTRUDE B. BEAULIEU
