IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. – John D. Beaulieu, Sr., 74, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at UP Health System – Marquette after a courageous battle against cancer.

He was born July 21, 1949, in Farmington, Maine, son of the late Edward and Madolyn (Richards) Beaulieu. John graduated from Jay High School in 1967. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Policeman and K9 handler. John married L. Louise L’Italien on August 21, 1971 in Wilton, Maine. He was employed with International Paper in Jay, Maine and Quinnesec, MIich., retiring in 2002.

In his early years, he enjoyed coaching his sons’ football and baseball teams with AYS. John was an avid rock and agate hunter. He also enjoyed travelling to Maine to spend time with his family, gardening, camping and playing Cribbage and Yahtzee. He will be remembered most for his generous heart and deep love of his family.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Louise; two sons, John Jr. (Jennifer) Beaulieu of Jay and Andrew (Angie) Beaulieu of Ishpeming, a daughter, Jennifer (Don) Weide of Chocolay Township; four grandchildren, Parker, Connor, Lacy and Brianna; two sisters, Charie (Harlan) Barker and Evelyn (Norman) Chabot, sisters-in-law, Brenda Beaulieu, Jeanette (Bob) Merrill and Marie Hamel, brothers-in-law, Paul (Pat) L’Italien and Robert L’Italien; and many nieces and nephews,.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Norris and Linda Wiley, three brothers, Neil, Larry and Brent Beaulieu, a sister-in-law, Gloria Beaulieu and three brothers-in-law, Bill Wiley, Rene L’Italien and Bob Hamel.

A memorial service for friends and family in Maine is planned for early May.

Condolences to the family of John D. Beaulieu, Sr. may be expressed online at http://www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

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