Edward Joseph Beaupre, age 88, passed away peacefully at Westford House on Thursday, July 4th with his daughters by his side.
He was born on September 22, 1930 in Lowell, Massachusetts the youngest and only surviving child of the late Hiliodore and Mary (Donnelly) Beaupre.
He attended Lowell schools and was proud to tell everyone he attended St. Michael School and grew up in Centerville.
Edward was married to Gloria Robinson on July 19, 1953. They moved to Westford in the fall of 1964 where they raised their family of 5 daughters.
Ed loved his family and was a wonderful provider. His passion was for baseball. He loved the Lowell Spinners and for years was a season ticket holder. He also spent many hours following the Boston Red Sox and was a football fan of the New England Patriots.
After many years working for Duane Demolition, Ed worked also for Raytheon and eventually retired at 80 years old from the Westford public schools.
Ed is survived by four daughters, Sandra (Bill) McLaughlin of Butler, Missouri, Jeanine (Paul) Wheatley of Ayer, Massachusetts, Ginger Beaupre of Spencer, Massachusetts, and Leigh (Ron) McCullough of Hudson, Florida. He also leaves 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sister-in-laws, Ruth (Francis) Beaupre and Pauline (George) Beaupre.
Ed was preceded in death in March by his wife Gloria of 65 years and his beloved daughter Lynne of 29 years. Also preceding him in death were his siblings; William, Herbert, Raymond, Francis, John, Thomas, George, Grace, Ruth, Dorothy and Catherine.
Relatives and friends are invited to Ed's Celebration of Life at the J.A. Healy Sons Funeral Home, 57 North Main St., Westford from 4 until 7 PM on Wednesday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 AM in St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Friends are kindly asked to please meet directly at church. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Edwards name to the Westford Ambulance Fund, 51 Griffin Road, Westford, MA 01886.