Bridgewater, Vt. — James F. Beauregard, 70, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 24, 2016, in Bridgewater.

Jim was born on Aug. 11, 1946, in Bridgewater, the son of Arthur and Jennie (Baker) Beauregard.

Jim graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1964 and attended Keene State College. He served in the Army reserves. He returned to Bridgewater and started working as a carpenter and builder for Leon Royea, building a number of spec houses. Jim later began a long career logging and cutting firewood eventually forming the J.B. Firewood Company.

Jim was well known for his hard-work ethic, but also enjoyed hunting for both deer and bear.

He is survived by his children, ex-wife, his sister and her family. Jim is also survived by and blessed to have grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held Friday evening Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 pm. at Cabot Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Bridgewater at 11 a.m.

Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Bridgewater Historical Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock. An online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com.