Maurice A. Beaudoin

Maurice A. Beaudoin, 93, of Bedford NH, passed away on June 21nd, 2019 with his family at his side. Born on January 1st, 1926 to Everiste & Anna Beaudoin of Bedford, NH, Maurice later married the love of his life, Doris Bourque, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.

At a young age and with a sense of duty and commitment to his country, Maurice joined the 25th Marines Bravo Company, and would go on to fight in the battle of Iwo Jima as a flamethrower with the 1st battalion. Maurice was one of the few who served in his battalion to come home and was always proud of the sacrifice that he and his brothers made to serve their country.

Upon his return, Maurice would enjoy a long career with Bordens Ice Cream, after which he would form his own ice cream company, Cool Treat, and would introduce the local neighborhood ice cream truck to Manchester. Maurice enjoyed restoring and showing antique cars, spending winters in Florida and summers at Rye beach. Maurice will be remembered as an incredibly generous, kind, and selfless person.

Maurice is survived by his loving wife Doris; daughter Susan Wood and husband Norman; daughter Elaine Nelson and husband Tom Jr.; grandson Gregory Wood and wife Marti; grandson Matthew Wood and wife Kate; granddaughter Tyrrell Nelson and husband Jeff Smith; grandson Thomas Nelson III and wife Sara; and 6 great grandchildren Thomas IV, Dylan, Nathan, Carly, Avery and Bennett.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 28th at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Bedford, NH. Maurice will be laid to rest afterwards at 12:30 PM at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH.

In Maurice's memory, the family requests that donations be made to any charity of your choice.