Ernest A. BEAUDOIN

Ernest A. Beaudoin -- December 24, 1931 - November 28, 2005 -- DAYVILLE -Ernest A. Beaudoin, 73, of Railroad Ave. died at home surrounded by his family on Monday after a long illness. He was the husband of Theresa Mary (Edwards) Beaudoin, who survives him. They were married on November 27, 1952 at St. Joseph Church in Dayville by Fr. Lavallee. They were married for fiftythree years. Mr. Beaudoin was born in the Attawaugan section of Killingly on December 24, 1931, the son of the late Gideon and Albina (Bourque) Beaudoin. He attended St. Mary School in Putnam and Killingly schools. Upon completion of his education, he worked on local farms and also delivered oil. Mr. Beaudoin entered the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War from September 1950 to June 1952, having achieved the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). He also served in the Army National Guard of the U.S., the Army National Guard of Connecticut, and as a Reserve of the Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he became employed as a machinist and millhand at Rogers Corp. He worked there for fortythree years, retiring in 1994. He was involved in many volunteer activities throughout his life. He was a former Boy Scout Master. He and his wife played Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus for area convalescent homes and for other social agencies. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of East Killingly, and a member of the Dayville Fire Police. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Dayville and was a charter member of the St. Joseph Church Knights of Columbus and a member of the 3rd Degree of that organization. Besides his wife, he leaves a son and a daughterinlaw, Gary and Kathleen Beaudoin of Dayville; a brother, Edward Beaudoin of Attawaugan; two sisters, Roseanna Lalumiere of South Killingly and Irene Murree of Attawaugan; three grandchildren, Kevin, James and Heather Beaudoin; three greatgrandchildren, Michael and Darren Horton, and Alyssa Beaudoin; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Albina Martel. Following cremation, there will be a Graveside Service on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, Dayville with military honors to follow. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Beaudoin's memory to St. Joseph Church, P.O. Box 487, Dayville, CT 06241. GagnonCostello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson is in charge of arrangements.