Arthur J.

Beaulieu

A lifelong Chelsea resident, Arthur passed away unexpectedly in his Chelsea home on Saturday April 6 ^th . He was 78 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea he was a son of the late Joseph C. and Clara E. (Boudreau) Beaulieu. Arthur attended the Assumption parochial school and continued his education at St. John's Seminary in Brighton. He enlisted into the Army and served honorably during the Vietnam Era. He married Carole Ann (Levy) and together raised two daughters. Arthur was widowed in 2013 after sharing 47 years of love and devotion. He worked as an electrical engineer with Honeywell and later for GE. In his lifetime Arthur enjoyed fishing, following the Red Sox and Patriots, and caring for his two house cats and the many outdoor neighborhood felines. Arthur's BBQ and outdoor grilling skills were always welcomed, whether at home or visiting the houses of family and friends. Arthur could be found at the grill preparing his renowned chicken wings and other favorites. He also enjoyed passing time playing games on I-Pads and smartphones. He was a longtime member of the American Legion, Post 331, Beverly and the Beverly Franco-American Club. In addition to his parents and beloved wife Carole, Arthur was also predeceased by a sister, Anne Dumont and brother, Leo Beaulieu. He was the devoted father of Michelle Griffith of Chelsea and Susan Kilgallen and her husband William of Brighton. Cherished grandfather of Ginelle Testa, Derek & Cassidy Griffith, Liam & Aidan Kilgallen. Dear brother of Elaine Rawdon of Clearwater FL.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday April 10 ^th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway CHELSEA Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday April 11 ^th at 10:00 A.M. Funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.