Raymond Beaudoin, Sr.

Raymond Beaudoin, age 99, of Natchitoches passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2025. He was a devoted Dad, Grandpa, a cherished uncle, and a friend to many.

Born on March 15, 1926 in Montrose, LA. to Joseph Beaudoin and Alice (LaCaze) Beaudoin. Raymond lived a long and fulfilling life. He and his family lived in Shreveport for some years. There he worked at a job delivering candy to the stores in that area. He decided to move his family to Natchitoches where he joined the City of Natchitoches Police Dept. He became a familiar face in the community, dedicated to his job, especially his services as a school crossing guard, ensuring the safety of the children and community members. His other duties included guiding cars to a parking spot during fairs and festivals. Outside of work, Raymond liked to sing, play his guitar, and dance. He and his wife and other family members liked to go out dancing. He and his band would play at local night clubs in Shreveport and Natchitoches. He was also a member of the Elks Club of Natchitoches.

Raymond was a good and loving father, grandfather, and uncle always ready to help them and others in need, leaving them a legacy of love and strong Christian family values. Raymond was a member of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church. His faith, belief, and trust in God shown through in his words and actions.

Raymond was preceded in death by Shirley Mae Beaudoin, the mother of their three sons, his daughter, Shirley Ann Currier, sons Michael Beaudoin, and Richard 'Ricky' Beaudoin.

He is survived by his loving son Raymond 'Ray' Beaudoin, Jr. and his loving grandchildren, Glenn Currier, Sylvia Overbey, Rick Beaudoin, Tabitha Bynog (husband Nick), Dalton Beaudoin, and many great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for our loved one and extend a very special thank you to his doctor of many years, Dr. Otis Barnum. May God bless you all for your service.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Gage Willis, Jeremy Willis, Timothy Milam, and Hayden Rutledge. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Glenn Currier, Rick Beaudoin and Dalton Beaudoin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 12:00 noon with Very Rev. Irion St. Romain serving as celebrant.  The family will receive friends at Blanchard-St. Denis from 9-11:30 am on November 11.  Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 11:30.  Burial will follow the Mass at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches.