Walter Beauchamp

Waterford — Walter J. Beauchamp, 90, of Waterford, died Friday evening, June 8, 2018, at Atria Crossroads Place in Waterford.

Walter was born Sept. 10, 1927, in New London, to Walter and Mary (Almeida) Beauchamp. In his early years, Walter played professional baseball in the Boston Braves organization. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. On Aug. 1, 1953, he married Marion (Young) Beauchamp; she preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 1983.

Walter was employed at Prizer Inc., for 36 years until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Waterford Historical Society, the Quaker Hill Fire Co., National Rifle Association and the Niantic Sportsmen Club. He enjoyed fishing, blue shell crabbing, scalloping in the Niantic River and target shooting at the range.

He is survived by his loving companion of many years, Patricia Silva; two children, daughter, Robin Buscetto of Hebron and son, Richard Beauchamp of Oakdale.

At the request of the family, funeral services are private. Interment will be at Jordan Cemetery in Waterford.

Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Family suggests donations in Walter’s memory to their favorite charity.

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