Obituary of Rochelle E. Beaudry

Rochelle E. “Rachel” Beaudry, 101 of Putnam passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. Beloved wife of the late George Beaudry, he died in 2006. She was born in Putnam, February 24, 1925 daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Labossiere) Gagne.

Rachel lived in Putnam her entire life, she attended St. Mary’s School and Putnam Catholic Academy, she then worked at Belding Heminway Corticelli in Putnam until her retirement. Rachel was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation in Putnam. After retirement Rachel and her husband traveled on many trips with the Royal Travelers.

She leaves her children Sandra Coutu and her husband Edward of Danielson, Richard Beaudry and his wife Elizabeth of Thompson, grandchildren Steven Coutu and his wife Amanda of Griswold, Jason Coutu of Danielson, Eric Beaudry and his wife Elisa of Canterbury, great grandchildren Jacob, Devan, Kaylani, Francesca and six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her granddaughters Karen Beaudry and Jennifer Lehrer, siblings Annette Duval, Lucille Rhault, Theresa Johnson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam, CT, Burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Smith and Walker Funeral Home in Putnam has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, 10 Executive Dr Suite 202, Farmington, CT 06032. Share a memory at Smithandwalkerfh.com