LACONIA --- Barbara Ann Beaule, 87, of Union Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Concord Hospital – Laconia.
Barbara was born on February 16, 1939, in Belmont, NH, the biological daughter of the late John Maltais and Evelyn (Lapointe) Maltais. Barbara was adopted by Henry and Letitia Thibodeau at a young age and grew up in Boston, Massachusetts.
Barbara enjoyed eating out, her family and friends, playing cards, watching movies, reading, and having a good laugh. She loved the sound of rain on the roof and taking a nap. Her laughter and quick wit will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Barbara is survived by her son Arthur Caruso; daughters Sherri Caruso, Susan St. Pierre and her husband Steve, and Alicia Cardinal; brothers Danny Maltais, Richard Maltais, and John Maltais, Jr.; grandchildren Gage, Janessa, Madyson, Chloe, Christopher, Jeremy, Henry II, Letitia, Joshua, Jessica, and Ciara; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Barbara is predeceased by her husband Francis Beaule, son Henry Caruso, daughter Charisse Caruso, sisters Rita, Joeanna, Jeannette, brothers Arthur, Freddy, George, and grandson Steven Copp.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at noon, at St. Lambert Cemetery, Laconia, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.