Belmont-----James Ernest Beaudoin, 65, of 11 Spruce Drive passed away, Saturday morning, June 13, 2015 with his wife Pamela at his side. He was her loving husband, best friend, and soul mate for thirty seven years.
He was born in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School in 1968. Jim resided in Belmont for the past thirty years.
James proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as an electrician’s mate aboard the USS John F. Kennedy, CVA 67, aircraft carrier. He spent three tours in the Mediterranean Sea from 1969-1973.
Jim worked for many years at Bergen-Paterson as a steelworker and Molex as a stock clerk. Mr. Beaudoin was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Belmont where he served on the Executive Board. He was also a member of the B&M Railroad Historical Society.
Jim’s biggest passion was to be jeepn in his Jeep Rubicon Wrangler and watching the big ships pass through Eisenhower Lock in Massena, NY.
James was pre-deceased by his grandmother, Ruth Kimball Prescott, his mother, Elizabeth Lavoie, and his brother, Bernard Lavoie.
His wife, Pamela (Cassavaugh) Beaudoin will miss him dearly, but knows he is with his Lord.
Per Mr. Beaudoin’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 49 Church Hill, Belmont, NH on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:00am.
Burial will immediately follow at 12 noon at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church 49 Church Hill, Belmont, NH 03220.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.