Randy Beachemin, , 58, passed away peacefully at his home on August 14, 2021 after a long illness.

Born on July 6, 1963 in Athol, MA, Randy lived his life in a variety of towns before settling in Ashfield, MA, in 1999. In 2007, he moved to Amherst, MA, where he resided until his death. 

Randy was an inspiration to all who knew him.  His enthusiasm and love of adventure was contagious.  When asked if he wanted to try something new, his response was usually an emphatic, “Yeah!!!” He loved being on the water, whether that meant a whale watch, a harbor or canal cruise, deep sea fishing, or going kayaking through All Out Adventures.  Music was always his first love, and he appreciated genres from heavy metal to polka.  He particularly enjoyed live music, but if that was not an option, you could find him in his room with headphones on enjoying his choice of music for that day.  He looked forward to his yearly vacations, especially to the shore. Often, you would find him at Fenway Park cheering on the Sox, attending plays or performances, or locally at the movies, on the Rail Trail, or at area restaurants.

Randy remained very connected to his former Ashfield community, and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ashfield.  He particularly enjoyed attending the annual Fall Festival, Pancake Breakfast, and Plant Sales, or getting a bite to eat at the Ashfield Lake House.  He always brought baked goods to the Fall Festival to be sold as part of a fundraiser for the church, and his cookies and breads were well known and highly anticipated!  He will be sorely missed by all of his friends there, particularly Bruce and Diana Bennett.

For over 30 years, Randy attended Riverside Industries in Easthampton, and made many friends there along the way. Some of the activities he enjoyed there included outings, cooking, art classes, and the music workshop. As an Easthampton Town Board Member, he advocated for increased wheelchair accessibility in town, and was recognized by other members of the Board for these efforts.

Randy will always have a special place in the heart of his friend and guardian, Debra Ray, of Belchertown.  She would like to thank all of the people who supported Randy at his home, staff at Riverside Industries, members of the Ashfield Church and community, Hospice of the Fisher Home, and all of his friends who enriched his life.  He found joy in each day because of all of you.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:00AM at the South Amherst Cemetery, 1205 S. East St., Amherst, MA.  In lieu of flowers, Randy would appreciate donations be made to All Out Adventures, a local non-profit that helps people of all abilities participate in recreational adventures.  Randy enjoyed participating in their programs, and would like to see others have the same opportunity.  Donations can also be made through their website (alloutadventures.org) or by check made payable to All Out Adventures, 297 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA  01060.  Please include Randy’s name on the notation line of your check. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com