Velma Leighton Beaupre, 96, of Rockport, passed away peacefully at Windward Gardens in Camden on August 18, 2016. She was born December 3, 1919 in Bar Harbor to Henry and Ethel (Young) Leighton. Velma grew up in Bar Harbor and graduated from Bar Harbor High School. She married Claude Beaupre in May 1942. They moved to Portland and then Thomaston, where she worked for Sylvania for 13 years. She and Claude eventually settled in Rockport and opened a Maytag sales and service store in 1965. Shesemi-retired in 1980, but still worked part time at Oakland Seashore and Cabins. Velma loved camping with friends and spending the winters in Florida. She enjoyed going to many fairs and shows with their antique washing machines. She was a member of the Maine Antique Power Association. She also enjoyed knitting and watching the boats out on the ocean. Velma was preceded in death by: her parents; husband Claude of 62 years; son Stephen; and all of her siblings. She is survived by: her son Ronald Beaupre of Rockport; daughter-in- law Alana Beaupre of Warren; granddaughters Heather Fuller and her husband Cliff of Appleton, Kristie Beverage and her husband Joel of Jefferson, Holly Beaupre of Warren; grandson Nicolas Beaupre of Warren; great-granddaughters Racquelle Beaupre and her fiancé Brett Haney of Warren, Carly Beverage of Jefferson, Arabella Beaupre of Warren; great-grandsons Austin and James Beverage, both of Jefferson; great-great-granddaughter Ryleigh Beaupre of Warren; and great-great- grandson Dax Haney of Warren. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Ledgelawn Cemetery in Bar Harbor. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Meals on Wheels 46 Summer Street, Rockland, Maine 04841. Hall’s of Thomaston has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Velma, or to share a story of picture, visit her Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com