John Thomas Beaulieu of Coventry, CT Passed away unexpectedly November 24, 2017 Born Sept 22, 1933 in Van Buren Maine to Levite and Emma Beaulieu John served his country in the Armed forces. He was stationed in Fort Story, Virginia, where he met his soul mate, wife, and best friend, Shirley (Fox) who is from Ohio. Their chance meeting led to a wonderful marriage of 61 years, eventually settling in Coventry, CT in 1964. He was employed by Lock Joint Pipe Co., Wonder Bread Baking Co. of East Hartford, and Hartford East Bakery from where he retired. His passions were many. Among them were tending to his beautiful vegetable garden, orchard, and lawn where he raised legendary tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, and peaches. He was an avid sports fan of the Boston Red Sox and Uconn Huskies. He loved attending his grandchildren's many sporting events. After he retired, he enjoyed traveling and playing golf throughout the country with his wife, Shirley. Always quick with a smile, a kind word, and sound advice, he was loved and admired by so many and will be dearly missed. He was preceded by his parents: Levite, and Emma Beaulieu, siblings: Merilda, Nazaire, Camille, Eustache, Lorette, Carmen, Ned, Joseph, and Richard. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, children: Jon (Christine), Peggy (Daniel), James (Vanessa), Grandchildren: Christopher (Rachelle), Jonny (Cheryl), Robert (Allison), Gabriella, Leanna, Jacqueline, Great Grandchildren: Mia, Mason, Madison, Grayson, and Troy. Calling hours will be held Wednesday November 29, 2017 at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St. Manchester, CT 06040 at 9:00-10:30 A.M. Church services will immediately follow at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 10 North River Rd Coventry, CT Internment at the Center Cemetary Boston Tpke Coventry, CT. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758541 Topeka Kansas 66675-8541 For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.