CHICOPEE – Robert J. Beaudoin, 73, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. He passed into Eternal Life at Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving daughter, Tricia. He was born in Springfield on October 6, 1942, a beloved son of the late Louis R. J. Beaudoin and Florence A. (Samson) Beaudoin. He was raised in Chicopee, graduated from local schools and was a lifelong resident of Chicopee. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of Airman Second Class. He was employed for 40 years and retired in 2010 as a Supervisor and Systems Mechanical Engineer from Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. He was a former member of the VFW Post, the American Legion and the Moose Family Center, all in Chicopee. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lillian V. (Benard) Beaudoin who was Called Home on November 16, 2012. He leaves his two loving daughters, Tricia L. Beaudoin and her partner, Robert Jewell, of Chicopee and Cheri A. Ulrich of Belchertown; his loving son, Don Benard and his fiancée, Kimberly O’Neill, and their son, all of Modale, IA; and his cherished grandchildren, Nolan, Nadia and Nathan; and several dear nephews and nieces. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his dear brother, Thomas Beaudoin. His relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Monday, June 27, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Pierre – Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. His burial with United States Air Force Military Honors will follow the service at Saint Thomas Cemetery, 420 Kings Highway, West Springfield, MA 01089. For more details, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com