Muriel (Nadeau) Beaulieu

St. David - Muriel (Nadeau) Beaulieu, 85, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at the Northern Maine Medical Center. She was born in Lac Baker, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 20, 1941, the daughter of the late Albert "Bert" Nadeau and Alphena (Caron) Nadeau.

Muriel relocated to Madawaska, Maine in 1959 to marry her husband, Francis P. Beaulieu. After the birth of their two children, Doug and Dennis, the Beaulieus relocated to Hartford, Connecticut for employment and to raise their young family.

Muriel spent the next 10-plus years caring for and nurturing her children and managing the household. Carrying forth Canadian pride in her new-found environment, she dedicated her life to achieving the highest standards for her children and husband. She was an exceptional cook and baker, and her home was always pristine and spotless. Her family was always her top priority.

Muriel excelled in high school but unfortunately had to quit in the 10th grade to pitch in and help attend to family needs. Not willing to give up finishing her education, she worked tirelessly to obtain a high school diploma in 1978, the same year her eldest son graduated from high school. She was extremely proud of this achievement.

Muriel loved music, dancing, singing, wearing chic attire, and socializing with her family and friends.

As her children grew up, she entered the workforce part-time as a meat wrapper and subsequently made a career U-turn into the banking industry as a teller. In her final employment stint, she realized her lifelong dream of owning and operating a women's clothing boutique in Madawaska, “Muriel’s Boutique.”

Muriel leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Francis, and her sons Douglas (Mary Ellen) and Dennis (Jaylene). She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Billy Lee, Samatha, Benjamin, Samuel and Mia. In addition, she had three great-grandchildren: Kayden, Carson and Eliott. She also leaves behind two brothers: Guilmond Nadeau and Jean-Louis Nadeau, as well as two sisters: Clairette Dionne and Ginette Ouellet.

She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers: Guy Nadeau and Hermel Nadeau, as well as two sisters: Martine Gauvin and Rina Nadeau.

The family would like to thank Northern Maine Medical Center doctors, nurses, and support personnel for being extremely attentive to her needs during her brief illness.

In accordance with Muriel's wishes, funeral services were private and at the convenience of her family. To further honor Muriel's life and legacy, please do something kind for a loved one, a friend, or stranger. Arrangements were entrusted to Lajoie Funeral Home, 114 10th Ave., Madawaska. To share memories and condolences online, please visit Muriel’s tribute page at www.LajoieFuneralHome.com