Beulah Dechene, 86
Beulah A. Dechene, 86, of Tupper Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, at the Tupper Lake Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Graveside services will be held at 3p.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery on Saturday, September 14, 2024, with Pastor David Boyea officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home.
Beulah is survived by her devoted husband, Dennis Dechene; her cherished daughters, Heidi (Michael) Cheney and Brenda (Mark) Carter; step-children, William (Rachel) Dechene and Katie (Joel) Locke; along with many adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who brought joy to her life and was affectionately known as “Moomaw.”
She is predeceased by her parents, Wilfred and Agnes (Disotell) Montion, three sons, Theodore (Teddy), Michael, and Martin Bourbeau, her siblings, Rita LaFrance, Maurice Montion, and Mary Jane Gehrlein; and her husband, James Bourbeau and husband, Steven Konkoski.
Born on July 3, 1938, in Tupper Lake, Beulah was a bright and compassionate soul who touched the lives of many. A proud graduate of Tupper Lake Central School, Class of 1956, Beulah devoted her early years to nurturing her family and home. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish S and B Crafts, a beloved local business where she crafted beautiful ceramic figurines and decorative pieces, a testament to her creative flair and dedication.
Beulah’s talents extended beyond ceramics. She was a passionate painter, an avid crafter, a skilled guitarist and published author titled “Death is Never Convenient.” Her artistic endeavors brought beauty and joy to those around her. Her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Donations in lieu of flowers, may be made in her memory to the Tupper Lake Fire Department, 21 Santa Clara Ave, PO Box 849, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 7460 Warren Parkway, Suite 150, Frisco, TX 75034.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.