1936 – 2021
Putnam – William Beaudoin, 85, of Putnam, died September 9, 2021, in Day Kimball Hospital. Married February 5, 1955, he was the loving husband of Anita (Ethier) Beaudoin for 66 years. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, he was the son of the late William and Eleanor (Guilbeault) Beaudoin.
Mr. Beaudoin worked for Anchor Glass as a Supervisor for 35 years. He was also a school bus driver for the Putnam School System for over 40 years. He also drove the bus for graduation trips and for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Bill also coached little league baseball for over 20 years.
Mr. Beaudoin enjoyed traveling with his wife to places including Alaska, Hawaii, and Bermuda. He was an avid sports fan, following UConn Women’s Basketball, the Red Sox, and the Patriots.
William is survived by daughter, Joan Blymiller (Richard); son, Paul Beaudoin (Lisa); grandchildren, Sarah Beaudoin-Bookmiller (Eric), April Lamothe (Ernest), and Jessica Beaudoin, great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Lamothe; sister Shirley O’Brien (Neil); and many nieces and nephews.
William is predeceased by siblings John, Jerry, Joseph “Sonny”, Lucille Bertrand, Annette Vincent, and Florence Lockwood.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with William’s family from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260. A funeral service will follow at 7:30 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in William’s name may be made to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 565 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT 06278. For memorial guestbook visit www. GilmanAndValade.com.
Mike and JoanneCoderre
Anita and family, so sorry for your loss, Bill was truly one good man, who always knew you when he saw you. May you find comfort in the many memories you all shared.
With sympathy
Mike & Joanne Coderre
Marian Smat
Anita my thoughts are with you in your loss. You will be in prayer. Peace to you
Mary
Anita I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Jocelyne Ruffo
April and Family, so sorry for your loss. May his memories forever live in your hearts.
With sympathy
Jocelyne
Skip and Carolyn Blymiller
So sorry to hear of your loss. Great memories of the
Time we were able to spend together.
Debbie Lefebvre
Anita, my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. He was a wonderful man to work with and a great bus driver.
Gerard A. LeBlanc
Anita, condolences and prayers for you and the family. Bill will be sadly missed. Remember to keep all the good times foremost in your thoughts, and their were many through the years. If I can be of any assistance please don’t hesitate to call
Matthew
He was a great bus driver.