Sophie “Cookie” (Simkiewicz) Beauregard, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 30, 2015 in her residence, following a long illness. Sophie was born in Gardner on September 13, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Vitautos and Stasis (Lakacinski) Simkiewicz. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1948, and was a member of Holy Spirit Church of Gardner. Sophie was employed by Mass Electric Company of Gardner as a Secretary for 35 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Gardner Golden Agers and the Gardner Chapter of AARP. She enjoyed spending time at church fairs and flea markets. Sophie was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Howard Beauregard, who died February 11, 1987; and by her sister, Helen Mikas. She leaves her best friend Michelle LaBonte, who was also her caretaker. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 10th at 11:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner at a later date. A calling hour will be held Tuesday, February 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to GVNA Healthcare, Inc., 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.
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