Francis H Beaulieu

Monson-Francis H. Beaulieu, 94, a lifelong resident of Monson, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Francis was born in Palmer, October 21, 1929 to the late Harold L. and Melvina M. (Proulx) Beaulieu. He attended Monson High School and Springfield Trade until he left his junior year to help raise his brother’s Robert and Neil, helping them to continue their education. During that time, he found his lifelong partner Barbara. He later joined the US air Force and married Barbara and have been inseparable for 75 years .

Francis retired from Construction Services in Wilbraham in 1992 after 37 years. He was a member of the Teamster’s local 404, a former member of the Knights of Columbus and a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church in Monson. After his retirement he assisted at Beers and Story Funeral Home and was a volunteer at Wing Memorial Hospital. Francis was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, story teller, a hero and a friend to many! Francis enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards, watching the Red Sox and Patriots, and hosting epic 4th of July parties for decades. He lived every moment of his life to the fullest .

Francis leaves his loving wife Barbara L. (Francis) Beaulieu and their children, Guy P. Beaulieu and his wife Sandra Crowley of Ware, Gail Beach and her husband Kenneth of Deland, FL, Diana Beaulieu of Charlton and Kimberly Wales of Monson; daughter in-law, Ginger Beaulieu of Monson; a brother, Neil Beaulieu and his wife Leann of Enfield, CT; two grandsons, Eric J. Beaulieu of Three Rivers and Max I Arnold of Boyton Beach ,FL. Along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Francis was predeceased by a son, Michael F. Beaulieu and a brother, Robert Beaulieu.

Services have been entrusted to Lombard Funeral Home of Monson. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 15th from 9am-10:30 at the funeral home. There will be a funeral procession to St. Patrick’s Church for an 11am Funeral Liturgy. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Monson. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Monson Free Library 2 High St Monson MA 01057 or to Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516.