Tracy Ruth Beaulieu, 44, of Athens, Ga., formerly of Plainville, was tragically taken from this life on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.

She was born on May 23, 1964, one of five children to Eugene and Sharon (Petit) Beaulieu. She resided in Torrington as a child, before moving to Plainville, graduating from Plainville High School in 1983. A country girl at heart, she moved to Athens, where she resided for over 10 years, and spent many days hiking outdoors and enjoying the beauty of northern Georgia. She had a love for photography, one of her many hobbies that she shared with her children, and had a fondness for all animals. A woman of vast artistic abilities, she excelled at writing poetry. She leaves a legacy of love for her children and grandchildren and will forever be remembered by her family and many friends for her kindheartedness and passion for life.

In addition to her parents, she leaves her beloved children, Amber Rose, Christopher Kenneth, and Mark Joseph Everett, all of Bristol; her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Kyleigh Rose Everett and Brianna Marie Torres; her brother, Travis Beaulieu of Plainville; her sisters, Tammy Ellison and her husband William of North Branch, Minn., and Trudy Beaulieu of Wolcott; her paternal grandparents, Felix and Gladys Beaulieu of Plantsville; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, all who will miss her dearly. She was predeceased by her brother, Todd Beaulieu and her maternal grandparents, Harry and Ruth Petit.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St, Plainville. Committal services will follow at West Cemetery. Relatives and friends may gather on Thursday evening, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Tracy's love for animals can be remembered with memorial contributions to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 or to the Petit Family Foundation, P.O. Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062 www.petitfamilyfoundation.org.

For directions and online condolences, please visit www.bailey-funeralhome.com.