BELMONT - Dorothy Theresa Beaupre, 77, of 49 Concord Street, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on June 13, 1938 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Locke) Vaillancourt. Dorothy worked at Cormier Hosiery and Beede Electric for a number of years. She loved going to bingo with her sisters and spending time with her family, especially her husband. Dorothy loved caring for 3 of her great grandchildren; Jasmine, Hayden and Cameron. She will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Philip Beaupre of Belmont, two sons; David Beaupre and his wife Cecile of Northfield and Douglas Beaupre and his wife April of Lewiston, ME., two daughters; Debbee Hebert of Franklin and Donna Clifford and her husband Mike of Laconia, one brother, George Vaillancourt and his wife Bea of Northfield, two sisters; Mary Jane Chase and her husband Sonny of Belmont and Rita "Tootsie" Kimball and her husband Steve of Franklin, six grandchildren; Karen, Kelly, Brian, Siera, Alyssa, Caleb, four step-grandchildren; Ben, Aaron, Rachel and Jay, fifteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her three brothers; Alfred, Raymond and Leo Vaillancourt and one sister, Rose Cass.
Dorothy's family would like to extend a special thank you to her nephew, Jim Cass and his wife Kathy for providing her with many memorable and wonderful vacations to Florida and for their care and assistance during her illness. A special thanks also to Heidi, Karen and the entire staff of Central NH VNA and Hospice for their loving care and support.
Memorial calling hours will be held form 2PM to 4PM on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
Graveside services will be held at 11AM on Monday, April 11, 2016 at South Road Cemetery, Belmont.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.