At the Heart of Vassar - A Beaudry Story

By Justin R Beaudry

At the Heart of Vassar - A Beaudry Story is a richly detailed history of one of southeastern Manitoba's pioneering families. From the early 1900s through the postwar years, the Beaudrys were at the centre of Vassar life - running the general store and post office, tending gardens, serving in the armed forces, and raising children whose lives would shape the next generation.

Drawing on decades of research, personal recollections, and family archives, this book paints a vivid portrait of Alphonse and Maria Beaudry, their nine children, and their extended network of friends and neighbours. Over 100 photographs - many never before published - illustrate the faces, homes, and milestones that defined a century of prairie living.

Inside you'll discover:

The story of a family rooted in faith, service, and perseverance.

Candid anecdotes and memories from descendants who knew the Beaudrys firsthand.

Photographs of the general store, post office, churches, farms, and family gatherings.

A rare look at rural Manitoba life during the Great Depression, wartime service, and postwar change.

Both a family history and a local history, At the Heart of Vassar is ideal for genealogists, local historians, or anyone interested in the untold stories of small-town Canada. It preserves the voices, photos, and experiences that built not only a family but also a community.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G4R593B2
• ISBN13: 9798262251865
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"