Donna M. (Girard) Beaudoin

Leominster - Donna M. (Girard) Beaudoin, 74, of Leominster, died May 4, 2026, in Leominster.  She was born September 7, 1951, in Leominster, daughter of the late Bernard and Jeannette (Boudreau) Girard.  Donna was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for others. A graduate of Leominster High School, Class of 1970, she worked for many years as a nurse’s aide and later as a cashier at Market Basket for 18 years. A faithful member of her church community, she served as a Eucharistic minister at St. Cecilia’s for several years and was also a member of the Ladies of St. Anne’s.

Donna was never afraid of hard work and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. In her younger years, she was a member of the Joanettes Drum and Bugle Corps in high school, where she marched as a drummer. She also found great joy in her hobbies, especially ceramics and gardening, which she truly loved. Above all, Donna cherished her family. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply and treasured every opportunity to spend time with them.

Donna is survived by her husband, and high school sweetheart, of 54 years David P. Beaudoin of Leominster, one son: Jeffrey Beaudoin and his wife Becky of Leominster, one daughter; Wendy Barry and her husband Greg of North Reading, MA, one brother; Roger Girard of Athol, MA and one sister; Ann-Marie Flood of Templeton, MA, along with her grandchildren; Amy Beaudoin, Zachary Beaudoin, Linkin Beaudoin, Benjamin Harriman and Drew Harriman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in St. Cecilia Church, 180 Mechanic Street, Leominster. Burial will follow in Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA. There are no calling hours. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at church. Following the burial, all are welcome to join the family for a reception at the Old Mill Restaurant, 69 State Road East (Route 2A), Westminster.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna's memory may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959