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Veronica Meagher Beaudette, 93, passed away peacefully at home, June 6, 2010. Veronica is survived by sisters, Patricia Bently, Petersburg, NY, Genevieve Gaefka, Eagle Bridge, NY, Robert Meagher of Daytona Beach, FL; her eight children Peter T. Beaudette, Robert Beaudette, James Beaudette, Mary Beaudette, Barbara Beaudette Murphy, John Beaudette, Teresa Beaudette Tesch, and Michael Beaudette; 14 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. All who loved and will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Paul Beaudette; parents, Matthew and Johanna Meagher; other siblings; granddaughter Hannah Tesch . Her father was a great influence in Veronica's life. In 1913 he was drafted by the and played for the Boston Red Sox as catcher, while at the same time attending Tufts Dental School, he was also an Irish tenor who sang professionally on the radio. He encouraged her to pursue her education and love of music. She went on to obtain her Optometric degree from the New England School of Optometry in 1938, After her husbands military service in WWII they moved from Vermont to Albuquerque where he joined the Lovelace clinic then moved to Raton, New Mexico to raise her family and practiced with her husband, an Ophthalmologist, for many years. She soon embraced New Mexico and its culture. She studied Southwest Archeology and culture and shared this knowledge with her children both on location and imparting information. She was docent at the Indian Culture Center for some time. While working full-time she never missed cooking a full meal of rib sticking foods for eight children. She loved cooking for special events, specializing in pastries. Thanksgiving was like none other. She still managed to never miss a musical event, baseball game or football game of her kids, avidly read non-fiction, and traveled throughout the world. Her favorite trips were to Ireland, the land of her heritage. She was Irish through and through. While living in Albuquerque, she helped to found Casa De Refugio, a home for mentally disabled adults. A dignified and respected woman, she was close to her faith and her children. She frequently opened her home to those in need. Other interests were the opera, antiques and she loved to garden, especially growing roses. The family would like to thank Jane Tidmore for her love and support during Veronica's final years and Molly Lucero her best friend for over 50 years and confidant who shared an interest in traveling and hunting for antiques, and was there by her side to help her in her last days. Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 9502 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, NM. On Friday, June 18, 2010 services will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the same location. Services will then be held in Raton on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Veronica's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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