Madawaska---Gaetane A. Beaulieu, 85, passed away on October 24, 2026, at a Portland health care facility. She was born in Sainte Anne, New Brunswick on May 19, 1941, daughter of the late Emile and Mary Jane (Parent) Thibodeau. Gaetane began her working years at Daigle Drugs, where she worked until the birth of her son. In her later years, she spent over 20 years working as a waitress at Dolly’s Restaurant, where she became a familiar face to many. In her free time, Gaetane enjoyed playing bingo and cards, finding pleasure in these favorite pastimes and the time spent with others. Gaetane leaves behind her loving family, including her son, Freddie Beaulieu, and his wife, Christina, and their children, Elise and Remi, all of Woburn, Massachusetts; her daughter, Manon Camirand, and her son, Jean Luc, of Victoriaville, Quebec. She is also survived by her four brothers, Jean Paul Thibodeau and his wife, Marlene, of Texas; Emilien Thibodeau and his wife, Ida, of Sainte-Anne; Bertrand Thibodeau and his wife, Helen, of St. John; and Leo Thibodeau and his wife, Anne of St. John; her sister-in-law, Patricia, of Sainte-Anne; many nieces and nephews. Gaetane was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Roger Beaulieu; her sister, Emilienne and her husband, Fernand; her brothers Edmund and his wife, Diane; Claude and his wife, Yolande; Renald; and Jerry. Gaetane will be dearly missed by her family and friends. The memories she leaves behind will be treasured by those who knew and loved her, and she will remain forever in their hearts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Relatives and friends may offer their condolences at the church on Friday from 9am until 9:45am before the Mass. Burial will take place immediately following the Mass at the Parish Cemetery in Madawaska.