Mary Nash Beaupre

Mary was born on November 19, 1934 in Bennington, Vermont to Dennis and Julia Nash. Mary was an only, beloved child and spent her happy childhood surrounded by a large, loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mary cared very deeply for everyone she came into contact with and this compassionate nature led her to pursue a nursing degree at University of Vermont's Fletcher School of Nursing. Upon graduation, she pursued her second vocational passion, as a teacher of nursing. Mary's love of education and teaching never ended and included obtaining a Masters Degree in Education in her late forties. While at University of Vermont, Mary met her future husband Eugene Beaupre, a fellow medical school student.

Married for 56 years, Mary and Gene raised their four children, John, Mark, Anne and Denise in Philadelphia, PA, Longmeadow, MA and, finally, Waterville, ME. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Mary faithfully cared for family and friends sharing her passion and joy of living with everyone she touched. A woman of faith, and the heart of the Beaupre family, Mary shaped their spirituality by her tireless Christian example and strength. With a real zest for life, Mary loved art, travel, piano, bridge, reading, chatting with her friends and family, and play - especially with her cherished grandchildren, Nicole, Will, Luke, Harrison and Isaac. She took great delight in spending time with her children and their families, including her daughter-in-law, Tracy Beaupre and son-in-law, Rod Pendleton. Mary's signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten.

Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 PM at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine on Friday, June 20. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine on Saturday, June 21 at 11 AM. In gratitude for the Waterville Public Library and its supportive staff, memorial donations can be made to: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Maine. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heartfelt forms from too many people to name individually. A special thank you to the caring staff at Inland Hospital in Waterville, Maine and Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville Maine 04901. www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com

Veilleux Funeral Home

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Waterville, ME 04901

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