Richard A. Beaudoin, Sr., 76 January 1, 1949 - March 6, 2025

HAMPSTEAD, NH – Richard A. Beaudoin, Sr., 76, of Hampstead, NH, beloved husband of Stella (Croteau) Beaudoin, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fremont, NH.

Born in Lawrence, MA, on January 1, 1949, Richard was the son of the late Joseph and Lucienne (Bourgoin) Beaudoin, Sr. After graduating from Lawrence Vocational Technical High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning numerous honors and medals, including the Bronze Star. Following his military service, Richard worked alongside his brother Joe at Village Vinyl, applying vinyl siding. He later became a firefighter for the City of Haverhill, where he was affectionately known as “Jethro.” Dedicated to the Haverhill Fire Department and Local 1011, Richard devoted 32 years of service to the city. For him, the fire service was not just a job it was his passion, as integral to his life as family and home are to most.

Richard, known as “Dicky” to family and friends, cherished time spent at Totem Pole Park, he also volunteered for the Civic Club events and enjoyed helping neighbors in need within the Hampstead community. He also looked forward to his daily visits to the local diner, where he would sip coffee and catch up on town gossip.

He is survived by his loving wife, Stella (Croteau) Beaudoin of Hampstead, NH; his sons, Richard Beaudoin, Jr. of Atkinson, NH, Christopher Beaudoin and his wife Andrea of Pembroke, NH, and Kevin Beaudoin and his wife Jessica of Danville, NH. He also leaves behind his sister, Theresa Knox, and her husband Robert of Hampstead, NH; his brothers, Wilfred Lemay of New Mexico, Joseph Beaudoin, Jr., and his wife Ann of Hampstead, NH, and Peter Beaudoin and his wife Diane of Margate, FL. Richard was a proud grandfather to Hunter Beaudoin, Charlotte Beaudoin, Kaitlyn Covell, Kylie Beaudoin, Joseph Beaudoin, and Kinley Beaudoin, and he will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Delecluse.

Richard will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, community, and fellow firefighters. His kindness, generosity, and humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 29 Haverhill Ma.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral mass on Wednesday, March 19 at 11AM at St. Anne Parish, 26 Emerson Ave., Hampstead, NH. Burial will be private. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com