Norman J. Beauchemin, 89, of Shrewsbury died Friday evening September 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Norman was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Joseph L. and Florence (Brodeur) Beauchemin. He graduated from Commerce High and later graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Norman had worked as an Engineering Manager for Thermo Electron for over 35 years before he retired.

He was a devoted husband and father. If Norman was not working he enjoyed golfing, playing cards with family members, reading, going to Topsail Island, was an avid Boston sports fan and always enjoyed a good martini.

He was a lifelong member of Saint Mary’s Parish in Shrewsbury and active member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeannette T. (Perreault) who died in 2013 and his son Mark A. who passed away in 2001.

He leaves his children, Paul E. Beauchemin and his wife Jenny of Buffalo, NY, Richard A. Beauchemin and his wife Patricia of Matthews, NC, David R. Beauchemin of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Michael F. Beauchemin and his wife Amy of Charlotte, NC, John P. Beauchemin and his wife Patrice of Fairfax Station, VA, Julie A. Beauchemin of Shirley, MA and Robert P. Beauchemin and his wife Ann Marie of Shrewsbury; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Beauchemin of Mickleton, NJ; fourteen grandchildren, Megan, David Jr., Zachary, Nicholas, Emily, Rene, Gabriel, Mireille, Laura, Keegan, Eric, Ellen, Andrew and Erin; two great grandchildren, Cambria and Liam; also survived by a brother, Edward Beauchemin and his wife Joan of Marlboro; a sister-in-law, Carol Diguette of Rochdale and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Norman’s family on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 5:00-8:00 pm in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral will be on Thursday September 7, 2017 with a Mass celebrated at 10:00 am in Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Parkinson Foundation,
Parkinson.org.