Jo-Ann E. (Ricard) Beauchesne

Jo-Ann E. Beauchesne 76, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully on May 2,  2019, at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield. She is the wife of Lionel Beauchesne. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Johanna (Shaffer) Ricard.  Jo-Ann was a homemaker for most of her life.

She is survived by her 3 sons, Michael, Mark and Gary Beauchesne, all of Woonsocket, a sister Sylvia Cotnoir of ME, one grandson, Christopher and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Alan Beauchesne and her brother Roger Ricard.

Her funeral will be held Saturday May 11, 2019 at 9:00 AM from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St. Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will be private.  Visiting Hours are Friday 5-8 PM.  In lieu of flowers donations to St. Antoine’s Activities Fund, 10 Rhodes Ave, North Smithfield, RI, 02896 in her memory would be appreciated.

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