"Kathy was such a kind and lovely person. I always enjoyed our conversations at the Town Hall and when I would see her in the dealership. I am so saddened to learn that she has passed. Please accept my sincere condolences."
In loving memory of
Kathleen M. Viera Beaudoin
June 9, 1955 - June 20, 2020
Kathleen Viera Beaudoin, 65, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home, on June 20th, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on June 9th, 1955, to the late Manuel and Mildred Viera, also of Portsmouth, RI. She is survived by her loving husband of thirty years, Armand P. Beaudoin, of Portsmouth; her sister, Shirley Chace (Ron), her niece, Barbara Chace Sherman, her four great nephews, Nicholas, Michael, and Zachary Sherman, all of Portsmouth, RI, and Nicholas Beaudoin of Fairhaven, Mass.After graduating from Portsmouth High School in 1973, Kathy began working as a dental assistant at the office of Dr. Anthony Marks in Tiverton, and also worked at Family Dental Care of Fall River. She eventually found herself working in real estate for Carol Zinno before taking the post of Deputy Town Clerk in Portsmouth, a position she held for seventeen years. She then was elected Town Clerk, a position she held for ten years, until her retirement in June of 2013.Kathy and Armand loved going on cruises with their friends as often as they could, as well as going to Disney World to see Mickey. Kathy so loved all things Disney that she and Armand even took their great nephews with them to ensure that Uncle Armand would always have buddies ready to go on the rides with him. Those who knew Kathy so understood her avid love of pets. Many a nice day, Kathy could be seen walking her dog, Lily, though some days it was hard to distinguish who was walking whom, while Lucy the cat stayed home, waiting in the window for their return.Services will be held at a later time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in Kathys memory be made to St. Anthonys Food Pantry, the Portsmouth Volunteer Ambulance Service, or the Ronald McDonald House in Providence, RI.
Tributes
"We were so saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. We always enjoyed seeing her at the famous Red Maple cookouts and will miss seeing her there. Kathy was such a nice, kind and loving person. Our heart felt sympathy to all the family. Sharon and Joe Reynolds"
"To Kathy's Family, I was very saddened to hear of her passing. I remember her in high school as being a lovely, kind person. She was especially kind and helpful to me during my years on the Portsmouth School Committee. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time."
"Armand our hearts are breaking for the loss of Kathy the love of your life. Kathy such a loving person enjoyed cruising, adventure and challengers. We will miss her smile. Love Leo and Denise McGee"
"Armand, I am so sad to hear Kathy passed away. I have great memories of working together at Town Hall. But, my fondest memory is riding the snowmobile around CFP after work was cancelled! My thoughts and prayers are with you and family."
"Oh Armand, my heart is broken.. I feel so so sad. How well I can remember our many laughs together. I will never forget my friend. I will always cherish her trip with Shirley to California to visit with Julius and I. May she Rest In Peace and suffer no more.."
"We were "sisters" for 60 years...oh the memories I have to cherish... My heart is broken. I am so very sad, yet relieved and thankful your suffering is over. Armand took such excellent care of you! You are the strongest person I've ever known. Rest in Peace my friend until we meet again. Love and miss you always."