SACO — Madeline Beaudoin, 78, of Saco, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

She was born in Biddeford on April 27, 1936, a daughter of Leo and Amy (O’Neill) Harriman.

She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School, class of 1954. She served her country in the U.S. Air Force. Madeline was a graduate of the School of Cosmetology in Portland.

Madeline was self-employed at Madeline’s Hair Replacement Clinic for more than 40 years. She was passionate about helping people look their best, especially when they were receiving cancer treatment. Madeline received a lifetime inspiration award honored by Margaret Brown.

While her work was her true passion, some of her favorite activities included blueberry picking and vacuuming her swimming pool on a sunny day.

Madeline will be remembered for her loving and generous spirit and a keen sense of humor. She was devoted to her family and had a close relationship with God.

She was predeceased by: her former husband, Ernest Beaudoin, Jr.; and siblings, Theresa Childs, Robert Harriman, and Loretta Elie.

She is survived by: her children, John Beaudoin of Saco, Ann Meyer and her husband Charles of Bloomfield, NY, and Ken Beaudoin and his wife Kristen of Saco; a daughter-in-law, Laurie Palmer of Saco; her grandchildren, Kenneth Beaudoin and Ashley Hall, Cassie Beaudoin and Nate Jackson, Cove Beaudoin, Paige Beaudoin, Emma Meyer and Jack Meyer; her great-grandsons, Kamden Beaudoin and Bryce Jackson; her siblings, Sally Pollock and her husband Charles, Peter Harriman, Everett Harriman, Mary Ann Manning and Doris Brooks; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, at Funeral Seacoast Chapel in Saco. Entombment will be private in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.

Condolences may be expressed at www.cotefuneralhome.com.

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