Marie J. Beauchemin

Marie J. (Murphy) Beauchemin, 85, wife of the late Judge Joseph A. Beauchemin, of West Hartford, died Sunday, July 26, 2015, at her home surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Born to the late John and Vincenza (Oliveria) Murphy, she was raised in Norwalk and proudly graduated from Laurelton Hall in Milford CT in 1947. Marie met Joe, and together they made their home in West Hartford where she resided for the past 50 years. Marie worked for the IRS in taxpayer services, retiring after 17 years. Her life was primarily centered on spending time with her family. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she also made time for giving back to her community. She was an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle and a member of their Women’s Club serving as past president. Marie was a literacy volunteer and enjoyed the McAuley Community, where she made her home for the past several years. Marie and Joe were founding supporters of Emmaus Today Christian Montessori School in San Diego CA, formally run by her good friend, Sister Maureen Keegan from Laurelton Hall. The Emmaus Today Christian Montessori School gives preference to the children of low income and/or single parent families through low tuition and scholarships. She is survived by her five children, Robert Beauchemin and his companion Mary McCoy of Oregon, Barbara Parlee and her husband Rodney of Bolton, Maureen Beauchemin and her husband Thomas Hajbucki of Bolton, Judith Bellettiere and her husband Ronald of Newington, John Beauchemin of Hartford; three grandchildren, Heather Parlee, Giovanna and Natalia Bellettiere. She was predeceased by her brother John Murphy. A special thank you to Avis and Audet, from Companions for Living, for the wonderful care they provided Marie at The McAuley. Calling hours will be Wednesday, July 29th from 4-8 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Donations in her memory may be made to Emmaus Today Inc., 6917 Tait St., San Diego, CA 92111 (www.emmaustoday.org) or the Covenant House 460 West 41st St., NY, NY 10036 (www.covenanthouse.org). Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com