WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Howard William Beaudoin, 88, a resident of Wakefield and North Fort Myers, Fla., passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 28, 2017.
Howard was born on Feb. 20, 1929, in Milwaukee, a son of William and Emma Mary (Polacek) Beaudoin.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
Howard is survived by his beloved wife, Roseann; three children, David (Kathy) Beaudoin, Candace Small and Michelle (Tom) Edge; a brother, Donald (Joan) Beaudoin; a sister, Carole Ropson; his sister-in-law, Jeanne Beaudoin; his best friend, Biscuit; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four stepsons and their wives; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; his brothers-in-law and their wives; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Craig Beaudoin; a brother, James Beaudoin; and his brother-in-law, Ardin Ropson.
Cremation will take place, and there will be no funeral service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.