Southbridge: Bernard M. "Ben" Beauregard, 82, of Idlewood St., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 12 ^th , in his home after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Theresa R. (Boudreau) Beauregard; his three daughters, Deborah R. Ferron and her husband Karl of Southbridge, Cindy A. Beauregard-Sanchez of Ellisville, MO and Jennifer L. Lotter and her husband Ken of Oxford; his son, Brandon P. Beauregard and his wife Melanie of Barre; his daughter-in-law, Wendy Beauregard of Webster; his 11 grandchildren, Jaimie Neeser of Pigeon Forge, TN, Marianna Delgado and her husband Abel of Miami, FL, Carissa Sanchez of Kansas City, MO, Tyler Fontaine of Southbridge, Rebecca Monson of Barre, Kiara Sanchez of Miami, FL, Jacob Lotter of Oxford, Pablo J. Sanchez of Cape Girardeau, MO, Megan Lotter of Oxford, Michael Beauregard of Barre and Madison Beauregard of Barre; 5 great grandchildren, Kohl Neeser, Samarah Neeser, Amalia Delgado, Ayden Fontaine and Rosario Delgado; and several nieces and nephews.  His son, Eric B. Beauregard, passed away in 2018.  He was also predeceased by his sister, Charlotte LaRue.  Ben was born in Southbridge the son of the late Bernard L. and Irene D. (Ciabaszewski) Beauregard.  He was a graduate of Cole Trade High School in Southbridge.

Ben was a sheet metal fabricator.  Ben was a true master of his craft and worked many years for A & W Sheet Metal Fabricators in Southbridge, retiring many years ago.  He previously worked for various other companies in the area.  He served in the Army National Guard.  Ben was a talented handyman around his home – there was nothing he couldn't fix.  He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and dogs loved him.  Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Ben's funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16 ^th , at 11:00am in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home,130 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16 ^th , from 9:00 to 11:00am, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,  Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.