Obituary of Robert W. Beauchene

Robert W. Beauchene, 91, of Brooklyn, died Saturday at Regency Heights in Danielson. He was the husband of the Estelle (Lamothe) Beauchene, she died August 4, 1988. Born March 20, 1922 in Canterbury, son of William and Mary (Lemay) Beauchene. He made his home in Brooklyn all his life, he was a veteran of WWII, serving with the US Army. He worked as a supervisor for CL & P for over 40 years. He enjoyed traveling throughout the world, to China, Ireland, Europe, Russia, Germany, Alaska, Hawaii, the South Pacific, the United States and many cruises. He enjoyed hunting, shooting, and fishing, and was active with the Boy Scouts for many years. He leaves his companion of many years, Ingeborg Bieber of Uncasville and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sons Richard R. Beauchene in 1969 and Robert W. Beauchene in 1984, his brothers and sisters, Irene, Melina, Marcelle, Harvey, Dell and Conrad. Calling Hours Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed by a 12:30 PM Chapel Service at Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, PO 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com