January 21, 2000
BOUDREAU, Leo Arthur Sr. - 90, Arichat, Richmond Co., died January 22,
2000, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Arichat,
he was a son of the late Daniel Charles and Catherine (Barret) Boudreau.
He served in the US Army 252 field Artillery Battalion as rifleman private
first class during the Second World War in the battle of the bulge. Surviving
are daughters, Martha June Marchand, New York; Catherine Balavram, Florida;
son, Leo, Arichat; sister, Lillian Morrison, Boston; brothers, Lorenzo,
Joe, Arichat; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased
by his wife, the former Cecilia Blanche Samson; daughter, Lillian Jean
Burt; son, Daniel Charles; sister, Edna Keown; brothers, Jimmy, Stevie,
Jake, Charlie, Freeman. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday
in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Military funeral 3:30 p.m. Tuesday
in Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Arichat, Rev. Yvon Loignon
officiating. Spring burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Veteran's
Comfort Fund or Our Lady of Assumption Cemetery Fund.
Feb. 14, 2000
BABIN, Jule Alfred - 36, Stewiacke, formerly of West Arichat, Richmond
Co., died January 11, 2000, at the home of his brother Mark and Joanne
Babin, Stewiacke. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Marie (Bonin) Babin,
West Arichat and the late Etienne Joseph Babin. He is survived by his sisters,
Clara (Stephen), Leeanne, both of Hammonds Plains; Claudette (Murdock)
Pondville; brothers, Mark (Joanne), Stewiacke; Leonard (Jeannie), Port
Hawkesbury; nieces, Jenna, Angella, Charity, Renee; nephews, Jeremy, Jason
and Brady. He was predeceased by his brother, James; son-in-law, Lloyd States.
Visitation 1-3 p.m. today, in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral
mass 3:30 p.m. today, in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, West
Arichat, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Feb. 21, 2000
BOUCHER, Mary Loretta - 78, died February 19, 2000, in Strait Richmond
Hospital, Evanston, Richmond Co. Born in Alderney Point, Richmond Co.,
she was a daughter of the late Percy G. and Eva (Boudreau) Jollymore.
Surviving are her husband, Godfrey; daughter, Theresa; son, Collin; sisters,
Lucille, Catherine, Marcella; brother, Alfred; five grandchildren. She
was predeceased by son, Joseph; sisters, Mary, Irene, Mildred, Evengeline;
brothers, George, Joe, Percy. Cremation has taken place. Funeral 3:30
p.m. Tuesday, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petit-de-Grat, Rev. Stephane
Bouchet officiating. Burial of ashes to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery.
Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral is entrusted to IML Funeral
Services, Petit-de-Grat. Members of the Isle Madame Branch 150 and Ladies
Auxiliary are asked to meet at the church in Petit-de- Grat at 3 p.m. for
a Legion Tribute.
Feb. 26, 2000
BOWEN, Cornella Mary, - 88, Arichat, Richmond Co., formerly of Pondville,
died February 24, 2000 in the Strait Richmond Hospital in Evanston.
Born in Rocky Bay, she was a daughter of the late James and Alvina (Doyle)
Kehoe. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She
is survived by daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Napoleon Sampson), D'Escousse;
Marion (Mrs. Hughie MacLean), Rocky Bay; Donna (Mrs. Hugh Martell), Pondville;
13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband, James; sons, Ellis and Walter and a daughter in infancy; brothers,
Melvin, Albert, Chester, Ethelbert, Theophilus. Visitation in C.H. Boudreau
Funeral Home in Arichat today from 11-1:30 p.m. Funeral to take place today
from St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church in D'Escousse at 2 p.m. Rev. Yvon
Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in St. Hyacinth parish cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Hyacinth's cemetery fund or to St.
Anne Community & Nursing Care Centre in Arichat.
March 23, 2000
BRITTEN, Agnes Cecilia "Aggie" - 89, Port Hastings, died quietly on Wednesday,
March 22, 2000, with some of her children present in St. Martha's Regional
Hospital, Antigonish. Aggie went to meet her Lord and Savior. A devoted
Christian woman, she touched the lives of all who knew her. Aggie will
be fondly remembered for her gifts of baking and loving. Born in Poirierville,
Richmond Co., she was the last surviving child of the late Joseph and
Archange (Bona) Poirier. She leaves behind a large family to remember
her, daughters, Earleen Britten, Port Hawkesbury; Ina Britten, Dartmouth;
Marie (Gerard) MacNeil, Port Hastings; sons, Dennis (Denise Cossette),
Brossard, Que.; Bill (Anita), Poirierville; Raymond (Kay), Port Hawkesbury;
Benny (Linda), Dartmouth; Henry, Dartmouth; Harold Jr. (Margie), Hubbards;
Paul, Geneva, Switzerland; Brian (Cathy Calnen), Beaver Bank; 33 grandchildren;
17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold;
two children in infancy; son, Joseph; granddaughter, Jennifer Britten;
sons-in-law, Allison, Marley, Ken, Troke; brothers, Vincent, Raymond,
Charles (Rosevere), Dossie, Laughlin; sisters, Dora Baccardax, Eva Currie,
Corrine Cordeau, Mary Haddad. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4,
7-9 p.m. Friday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury, from
where a vigil service will be held 8:30 Friday evening. Funeral mass
will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Port
Hawkesbury, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial will be in St. Hyacinth
Parish Cemetery, D'Escousse. Family flowers only, donations may be made
to charity of your choice.
May 03, 2000
BOUDREAU, Helen Dorothy - 73, 141 Kenwood Dr., Sydney River, formerly of
Arichat, Richmond Co., died May 1, 2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital,
Sydney. Born in Arichat, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late
Jeffrey and Clara (DeCoste) Briand. She was a member of St. Anthony
Daniel Parish, Sydney. She loved her home life and was always there
to welcome friends and neighbors to share in a cup of tea. Surviving
are daughters, Linda Parker, North Sydney; Helen Claire Horne, Sydney;
Cindy Hodgkinson, Sydney; Faye Musgrave, Coxheath; sisters, Claire Robichaud,
Toronto; Mrs. Eva Mae Joyce, Halifax; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, William in 1995; brother, Richard;
sisters, Mildred, Adelaine. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry
Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Anthony Daniel Church,
Rev. D. MacDonald officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations to Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.
May 06, 2000
BOUDREAU, Stella Mary - 79, 21 Young St., Sydney, died May 5,
2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born at Louisdale,
she was a daughter of the late Henry and Virginia (Marchand), Sampson.
She was a member of St. Augustine Parish, Sydney and a former member of
the parish CWL. Surviving are daughters, Geraldine, Sydney; Rena, with
whom she resided; sons, Raymond, Lorne, David, Adrian, Alfred, Francis,
Gordie, Sydney; brothers, Howard Samson, Tony, Louisdale; Leonard, Antigonish;
22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by husband, Gerard; son, Carl; sisters, Delia, Mabel. Visitation
7-9 p.m. today , 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral
mass 11 a.m. Monday in St. Theresa Church, Rev. Jim Attwood officiating.
Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Canadian Cancer
Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.
May 19, 2000
BOUDREAU, Nectaire B. "Nick" - 75, 65 Stanley St., North Sydney, died May
18, 2000, in the Harbourview Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Petit De Grat,
Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Harry T. and Florence (Samson) Boudreau.
He was employed for many years as a marine engineer working for various companies
throughout his career. He served with the Merchant Marine during the Second
World War, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19, North
Sydney. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church and Father William B. Kiely
Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Bras d' Or Senior
Citizens and Pensioners Club. Surviving are brothers, George, St. Peter's;
Cyril, Petit de Grat; sisters, Leona Jabalee, North Sydney; Viola Shaw, Truro;
number of nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in W.J. Dooley
Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday
in St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney, Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial
to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society, The Lung Association or Hospice Palliative Care of Cape Breton.
June 05, 2000
BRIAND, Mary Catherine "Minnie Kate" - 86, Lower L'Ardoise, passed away
peacefully June 1, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax,
surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was the
beloved wife of the late James Martin Briand, and daughter of the late Peter
and Emeline (Campbell) Clannon. She is survived by five sons and three
daughters, Deacon James (Marian), Upper Sackville; Brother Matthew OSA,
"Joseph", MaryLake, Ont.; Leo, Upper Sackville; Natalie (Fenton) Milligan,
Beaverbank; Elaine (Marvin) Milligan, Sackville; Paul (Sally), Lower L'Ardoise;
Blaise, at home; Anne (Duane) MacKay, Liverpool; brother, Joe (Kaye) Clannon,
Hamilton, Ont.; sister, Theresa (Joseph) Mombourquette, Burton, N.B.;
20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special niece, Theresa Clements.
She was predeceased by son, Louie; sisters, Bridget Anne, Agnes and Elizabeth;
daughter-in-law, Irene (McGrath) Briand; granddaughter, Melissa Briand.
She was a lifelong member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish in L'Ardoise
and a member of the CWL and the ladies social club for more than 40 years.
She was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother and her strong
faith in the Lord was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be greatly
missed and loved forever. Funeral mass will be held in Holy Guardian Angels
Church today at 2 p.m., Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow
in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity
of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home.
June 17, 2000
BENOIT, Mary Rose - 82, Greenwold Manor, Antigonish, formerly of Afton,
Antigonish Co., died June 16, 2000, in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home,
Antigonish. Born in Cape Auget, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the
late Albany and Martha (Gapey) Boudreau. She was a member of St. Peter's
Parish St. Anne Society, Tracadie. Surviving are her husband, Bernard;
daughter, Jeannette Benoit, Merland; son, Calvin Smith, Afton; sisters,
Rita MacEachern, Arichat; Theresa Benoit, Cape Auget; brothers, Joe, Petit
de Grat; Francis, John, Sylvester, Arichat; Mable, Port Hawkesbury; Arthur,
Cape Auget; Gapey, West Arichat; Clarence, Little Dover. She was predeceased
by sisters, Alice, Mary; brothers, Leo, Elias. Visitation 7-9 p.m today,
2-5, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish.
Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, Rev. John Barry
officiating. Burial will follow in parish cemetery. Donations to The Lung
Association of Nova Scotia or any charity.
June 20, 2000
BOUDREAU, Edward Raymond - 70, died June 19, 2000, in the Strait Richmond
Hospital. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Remie and
Prudence (Boudreau) Boudreau. Surviving are wife, Madeline; daughters,
Roseline, Petit de Grat; Paulette, Louisdale; sons, Blaire, Paul, Kenny,
Petit de Grat; sister, Valerie, Petit de Grat; brothers, Gerard, Arichat;
Luke, Sydney; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a child in infancy;
brothers, Placide, Clement. Visitation 10 a.m. to time of funeral today,
in I.M.L. Funeral Home, Petit de Grat. Funeral 3 p.m. today, in St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Stephane Bouchet officiating. Cremation
to follow. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Strait Richmond
Palliative Care Foundation.
June 26, 2000
BOUCHER, Bernice Margaret - 92, Arichat, Richmond Co., died June 23, 2000,
in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, she was
a daughter of the late Albert and Minnie (Boudreau) Boucher. Surviving
are sisters, Estelle Cuming, Kathleen Samson, Arichat; brothers, Cornelius
A., West Arichat; Simon, Calgary, Alta. She was predeceased by sisters,
Mary, Ethel, two in infancy; brother, Alex. Visitation 1-2:30 p.m. today,
in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral 3 p.m. today, in Our Lady
of the Assumption Church, Arichat, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial
in Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery. Donations to St. Anne Community
and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat
June 30, 2000
BOUCHARD (Walden), Giselle - 50, London, Ont., died October 15, 1999, at
home. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Seraphine
(Mury) Boudreau. She was a part of the Duo "Robert and Giselle for 20
years as a talented singer and musical artist. Surviving are her husband,
Brian Walden, London, Ont.; daughter, Lisa Smith, London, Ont.; sister,
Joanne LeBlanc, West Arichat; brothers, Gary Boudreau, Prince Edward
Island; Leslie Boudreau, Lower Sackville; She was predeceased by her
sister, Annette Agar. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, in Immaculate
Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial
in parish cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements
entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat
Saturday, August 19, 2000
BERRETTE, Alex Dan - In the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, August
17, 2000 at the age of 89, passed away. He was a son of the late James
"Jimmy" Berrette and the late Judith Taylor. He leaves his wife, Sarah
Briand, L'Ardoise; his children, Heline (Jean) Losier, Tracadie, N.B.;
Viola (John) McIntosh, L'Ardoise; Cecil (Peggy), Sydney; Judith (Gerald)
Melanson, Calgary, Alta.; James (Christine), L'Ardoise; and his beloved
grandson with whom he lived with, Donnie. He also leaves 16 other grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brother, Willie (Mary);
sister, Annebelle (Dan) Sampson, L'Ardoise; Florence (Cecil) Parry, St.
Peter's; brother, Willie (Mary), L'Ardoise. He was predeceased by his brother,
Edward; sisters, Lena, Alice and Helen; son, John. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Sunday
in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, August 21, in
Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating.
Burial in parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of
the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
Tuesday, August 22, 2000
BEATON, Alice "Cissy" - 46, River Bourgeois, passed away at St. Martha's
Regional Hospital, Sunday, August 20, 2000. Born in Montreal, she was
the daughter of the late Joseph Samson and Lena MacLean. She was a former
employee of Nova Scotia Power, Halifax. She was a member of St. John
the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, River Bourgeois. She is survived by her
daughter, Laura (Adam) White, Halifax; and son, Christopher, at home; brother,
Jimmie (Edna) Samson, River Bourgeois; sisters, Bonnie (Bill) Hines, Princeville;
Pauline (Arthur) Matthews, River Bourgeois; Jean (Brian) Stevenson, PEI;
Marjorie (George) Detheridge, Sydney; Sheri
(Roy) Brown, New Waterford; Dorothy MacLean, Toronto. She was
predeceased by step- mother, Laura Samson, and brothers, Peter Samson
and Gerald MacLean. Visitation will be held today, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
at River Bourgeois Community Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated
at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Wednesday, 11 a.m., Rev.
Sandy MacNeil officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Palliative Care, St. Martha's Regional Hospital, or to a charity of choice.
"Now I am a soul set free." Arrangements under the direction of the Alex
A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.
Sept. 08, 2000
BOUDREAU, Maryann Genevieve - 48, died September 6, 2000, in St. Anne's
Center Arichat. Born in Sydney, she was the adopted daughter of Stella
(Boudreau), West Arichat, and the late Alfred Boudreau. Surviving are
sisters, Kimberly, Wendy, Sydney River; brothers, Brooks, Mira; Daniel,
Sydney River; Scott, Saint John, N.B.; grandmother, Jane Binns Coady, Sydney;
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by mother,
Mary Lou. Visitation 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in her residence, Lower Road,
West Arichat. Funeral Mass 2 p.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, West Arichat, Rev. Ivan Loignon officiating. Cremation to follow.
Donations to Immaculate Conception Church building fund. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat.
Sept. 15, 2000
BEATON, Freeman Alexander - 46, Port Hawkesbury, died suddenly at home
on Wednesday, September 13, 2000. He was the son of Collie and Jessie
(MacNeil) Beaton, Port Hastings. He was employed by Stora Enso, Point
Tupper for the past 27 years. A member of Communications, Energy and Paperwork's
Union of Canada Local 972. A member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury.
An associated member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, Port Hawkesbury.
He is survived by his dearly cherished sons, Chance and Woody, both
at home; sister, Marlene (Gus) Boyd, Port Hawkesbury; brothers, Ronnie
(Alice), Port Hawkesbury; John, Port Hastings; Collie and Doug (Wendy),
all of Port Hawkesbury; nephews, Ronald (Donna) and Kevin; nieces, Jennifer
and Katie; companion, Brenda Boudreau. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. this
evening, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, vigil service 8:30 p.m. Saturday, all
in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will
be held 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church,
Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the trust fund for the education of Chance
and Woody
Oct. 26, 2000
BOUDREAULT, Blanche Mary - 77, died October 23, 2000, in the Cape Breton
Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in D'Escousse, she was the daughter
of the late Abram and Harriet Ann (McDonald) Langlois. She is survived
by daughters, Karen Pottie (Ambrose), Poulomond Patsy MacRae (John), D'Escousse;
son, Carl and wife Lorna Poulomond; sister, Theresa Alleyn, Montreal; brothers,
Hubert Langlois, Montreal; Joseph Langlois, Elgin, Ont.; nine grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lucien; daughter, Jaqueline "Jackie";
sister, Eleanor; half- brother, Ralph. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today,
in St. Hyacinth wake room, D'Escousse. Funeral
mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, in St. Hyacinth Catholic Church,
D'Escousse, Rev. Ivan Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in the
parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Church Building or Cemetery
Fund. Funeral is entrusted to I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat
Nov. 01, 2000
BOUDREAU, Joseph Clifford - 91, died October 31, 2000, in the Fairview
Villa Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Boudreauville, Richmond Co., he
was the son of the late Fred and Adelphine (DeCoste) Boudreau. Surviving
are his sister, Margaret LeBlanc, Halifax; brothers, Stanley, Adelard,
Raymond, all of Petit de Grat. He was predeceased by his sister, Anna; brothers,
James, Francis, Freddie; his first wife, the former Bridget MacDonald; second
wife, the former Mary Mae Landry. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in IML
Funeral Home, 3450 Hwy. 206, Petit de Grat. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday, in St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Stephane Bouchet officiating.
Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
Members of St. Joseph Society are asks to meet at the Funeral Home at
3 p.m. for prayers.
Nov. 14, 2000
BURKE, Mary Alice - 89, Sydney, formerly of St. Peter's, died November
12, 2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, she
was the daughter of the late William and Matilda (Digout) Davison, Sharples,
South Bar. Surviving are daughter, Patricia "Sis" MacKinnon; half- sister,
Edith Prestara, Sydney Forks; half-brothers, Alfred Sharples, Halifax;
Sirdick Sharples, Sydney; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a
son-in-law; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband,
Thomas Burke; sons, Peter, Martin; half-sister, Hannah Osborne; brother,
Joseph Davison; great-grandchildren, Janet Lee, Eleanor Burke; stepfather,
Howarth Sharples. No visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction
of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's
Catholic Church, St. Peter's, Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial
in parish cemetery
December 24, 2000
BONA, Walter Frank - 93, passed away in the VG Site, QEII, December 22,
2000. Born January 14, 1907, in Halifax, he was a son of the late Georges
and Rufine (Briand) Bona. Retired from the Halifax Dockyard. Surviving
are daughters, Ruth (Donald) Swan, Noreen (William) Pope and son, Walter
(Alma), all of Halifax; sisters, Kay, Theresa and brother, Ted, all of
Halifax; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen; sister, Edna; brothers,
Fred and Bernard. Visitation 2-4 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home,
Winter St., Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, in St. John
the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Richard Smith officiating.
Interment in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers
only, donations may be made in his name to a charity of choice.
December 24, 2000
BRIAND, Amos Joseph - 88, St. Peter's, Richmond Co., formerly of Pondville,
died December 23, 2000, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Pondville,
he was a son of the late Arthur and Brigitte Ann (Meunier) Briand. He
was a driver examiner for the County of Richmond for several years and
was acting resident engineer for the Department of Highways in Richmond
County up until his retirement in 1976. He was the last surviving member
of his immediate family. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted
to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
December 26, 2000
BABIN, Bertha Mary - 99, Arichat, Richmond Co., formerly of West Arichat,
died December 24, 2000, at her residence in St. Anne Community and Nursing
Care Centre, Arichat. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the
late Lawrence and Julia (Doucett) Theriault. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family. She is survived by daughters, Ann (Mrs.
Harold LaBodie), Dresdon, Ont.; Margaret (Mrs. Henry Dorey), Arichat;
Janet (Mrs. William Bauer), Dartmouth; Nancy (Mrs. Ted Starkey), West
Arichat; sons, Cyril, Wallacburd, Ont.; Eugene, West Arichat; sister, Jean,
United States; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Alex Thomas Babin; a daughter in infancy.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and on Wednesday from 12-1:30 p.m., both
in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral mass will be held in Immaculate
Conception Church, West Arichat, Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. Bruno
Ruel officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Memorial donations
can be made to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat
December 29, 2000
BOUDREAU, Mary Delima Rose - 94, died peacefully December 28, 2000, in
St. Anne's Nursing Care Center, Arichat, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Petit de Grat on November 11, 1906, she was the daughter of
the late Helaire and Seraphine (Landry) Boudreau. The last member of her
immediate family. She is survived by sons, Rudolphe (Gwen), Pondville;
Claude (Mavis), Petit de Grat; daughters, Celine (Alfred) Fougere, Lynette
(George) Green, both of Petit de Grat; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Cletus; daughter, Laura Benoit; brothers,
Jeantie, Honor‚ and Francis; sisters, Almeda, Sabine Rose and Alma. Visitation
took place Thursday, December 28, in I.M.L. Funeral Home, Petit de Grat.
Cremation will take place and memorial mass will be held in St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Petit de Grat at a later date. Burial of ashes will be
in the Star of the Sea Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to St. Anne's Nursing Care Center or charity of your choice.
December 31, 2000
BRITTEN, Ralph Edward - 78, Arichat, Richmond Co., died peacefully at home,
surrounded by his loving family on December 30, 2000. Born in Poirierville,
he was a son of the late Matthew and Mary Jane (Burke) Britten. He served
in the Second World War from 1941-1945. During the war he was a recipient
of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Operating Wings, CVSM Clasp, France
and Germany Star 39-45, War Medal Star 39-45, and the Defence of Britain
Medal. He was employed as a Fishery officer up until his retirement he
was Area Manager, Past Chairman of St. Anne Community & Nursing Care
Centre Board of Directors, Past Board member of EnRich, Past Instructor
for Isle Madame Squadron 678 Air Cadets in the 60's, past treasurer and also
a member of Branch 150 Royal Canadian Legion in Arichat, also was a chairman
of the Building Committee for Branch 150 Royal Canadian Legion, past chairman
of Isle Madame Dental Association. He is survived by his loving wife of
52 years, the former Edwina Fougere; daughters, Linda (Mrs. Gerry Samson),
Brenda (Mrs. Eddie Rideout), Karen (Mrs. Gary Samson), Janet (Mrs. Barry
Wood), all of Arichat; Sheila Britten, Rocky Bay; Betty (Mrs. Hubert David),
Alderney Point; Ruth (Mrs. Earl Fougere), Petit De Grat; Claire (Mrs. Perry
Marchand), Louisdale; Joan (Mrs. Sam Hall), Lower Sackville; Faye (Mrs.
William Goodwin), Beaver Bank; sons, David (Heather), Arichat; Matthew
(Beverley), Chester; sisters, Norma Stone, Lorna (Mrs. Willard George),
both of Arichat; Roma (Mrs. Charles Faulkner), Fall River; brothers, Frank
(Muriel), Arichat; Carl (Margaret), Abbotsford, B.C.; 28 grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister, Edna Kehoe; granddaughters,
Bertha and Edwina Samson. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today in C.H. Boudreau
Funeral Home, Arichat. Cremation to follow. Memorial service will be
held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, Rev.
Bruno Ruel officiating, assisted by Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald. Burial of
remains to follow in Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery. All members
of Branch 150 Royal Canadian Legion are requested to meet at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat to attended to the funeral
of their late conrad. Also members of Our Lady of Assumption CWL are asked
to meet in the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat at 4 p.m. for prayers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Anne Community & Nursing
Care Centre, Arichat.
January 04, 2001
BOURINOT, Ina Olive - 92, Arichat, Richmond Co., died December 30, 2000,
at her residence in St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat.
Born in Cape LaRonde, she was a daughter of the late John Francis and
Caroline Olive (Latimer) Mauger. She was a teacher and taught school
in Cape LaRonde. She was an Examiner for the Provincial Examinations.
She taught Sunday school and was also an ACW member of St. John Anglican
Church for many years. She was employed with the Richmond County Record
as Bookkeeper and Linotype operator for approximately 25 years. She was
a member of Faith Chapter 54 Order of the Eastern Star, Mulgrave and a devout
and life-long member of St. John Anglican Church Council, Arichat. She was
organist of St. George's Church, Cape LaRonde and St. John's Church, Arichat
for 50 years retiring ion 1979 due to blindness. She is survived by daughters,
Marian (Mrs. James Dickie), Seafoam, Pictou Co.; Muriel Jean (Mrs. Fraser
Peers), British Columbia; Laura Anne (Mrs. Warnack Darragh), Bridgewater;
sons, Lloyd Marshall, Eastern Passage; Cline James, Arichat; sister, Ada
LeVesconte, St. Peter's; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her husband, James Marshall Bourinot; brothers, Fred,
Warren, Johnnie, Lloyd Frank; sister, Bertha Amey. Cremation has taken
place. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 6, in St. John Anglican
Church, Arichat, Rev. Peter MacRae officiating, assisted by Rev. Ted Burton.
Burial to take place in St. John Anglican Church Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre,
Arichat. Funeral arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home,
Arichat.
BOUDREAU, William Alfred - 81, Louisdale, passed away peacefully in the
Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, on January 8, 2001. Born in Little
Anse, March 11, 1919; he was a son of the late Alexander and Meda (Samson)
Boudreau. He was a member of St. Louis Parish, Louisdale and a proud
member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47, St. Peter's. A veteran of
the 2nd World War, he was stationed in Val Cartier, Quebec, and Petawawa,
Ontario, where he served as a Fire Fighter. Surviving are his wife, the
former Irene Mary Marchand; sons, Albany (Doris), Darren (Kathy), both
of Brampton, Ontario; Gary (Annie), Gerald (Pauline), both of Louisdale;
daughters, Jeanette (Mrs. Murdock Ryan), Louisdale; Mrs. Evelyn Morel,
Linda (Mrs. Peter Samson), both of Brampton, Ontario; brother, Albenie (Theresa);
sisters, Rose (Mrs. Arthur Marchand), Mary (Mrs. Raymond Boudreau), all
of Louisdale; 20 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased
by his brother, Joseph, son-in-law, Marcel Morel, granddaughter, Nadine
Marie Samson. Visitation today, in the Glen Sampson Memorial Room, in Louisdale,
from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday morning, at
11 a.m. from St. Louis Church, in Louisdale, with Rev. Charlie Cameron officiating.
Burial to follow in St. Louis Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations can be made to the Glen Sampson Memorial Room, St. Louis Parish
Renovations, or the Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care. All members
of Branch 47 Royal Canadian Legion, St. Peter's, are requested to meet at
10:30 at St. Louis Church in Louisdale to attend the funeral of their late
comrade, William Alfred Boudreau. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the
C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.
February 23, 2001
BOUDREAU, Mary Lorraine - 70, of Lunenburg, passed away, Monday, February
12, 2001, at Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born
in Petit De Grat, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Lillie
Cecilia (Boudreau) Boudreau. In her earlier years she worked at LeBrun
IGA in Arichat and after moving to Lunenburg, she worked for a number
of years at the Dominion Store, Lunenburg. She was a member of St. Norbert's
Roman Catholic Church, Lunenburg. She is survived by her daughter, Marie
and her husband Tom Hillier of Lunenburg; granddaughter, Monique and husband
Michael Nauss of Berwick; great-grandson, Morgen; sisters, Edith Richard
of Petit De Grat; Clementine and husband Martin Picco; Lucille Boudreau
and Germaine and husband Raymond Skinner, all of Lunenburg; brother, Francis
of Montreal; Raymond and wife Delores of Lunenburg; Vincent and wife Rose
of Arichat; Renie and wife Joan of Petit De Grat. She was predeceased by
an infant brother, Vincent Alfred. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. #3, Lunenburg with visitation
2-4, 7-9 p.m., today. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at
St. Norbert's Roman Catholic Church, Lunenburg, Father Brian Murphy officiating.
Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. Flowers from the immediate
family only, memorial donations may be made to St. Norbert's Roman
Catholic Church, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital or to any other
charity.
In todays "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
BRIAND, Francis Martin - 79, L'Ardoise, passed away March 14, 2001, in
the Strait Richmond Hospital. Born May 9, 1921, he was a son of the
late Joseph and Elizabeth (Landry) Briand. He worked at the Mount Calvary
Cemetery for
17 years as caretaker. He is survived by sisters, Beatrice (Anthony)
Landry, River Bourgeois; Alma Samson, Lower L'Ardoise; Agnes Proulx
and Effie Lanteigne, both of Montreal; many nieces and nephews. He was
also honourary grampy to Ashley, D.J., Brandon and Nicholas Doucette.
Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4, 7-9
p.m. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on March 17, 2001, in the Holy Guardian
Church, L'Ardoise. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers
only by request. Memorial donations may be made to the L'Ardoise Volunteer
Fire Department Rescue
Unit. Under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home.
Mary Alma Briand, 85, L’Ardoise, Richmond County, died August 20, 1993.
Born in L’Ardoise she was a daughter of the late Alex and Annie Martell
Peters. She is survived by her husband Fabian; four sisters, Philomena
(Mrs. Hubert Pettipas, Sydney; Eva Briand, L’Ardoise; Mary Samson, Elizabeth
Lapolder, both of Halifax. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ann,
Alvina; two brothers, Thomas, Alexander. Funeral will be 10 a.m.
today in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L’Ardoise. Donations
may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Nova Scotia. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Boudreau
Funeal Home, Arichat.
CANNES, Rich. Co., April 27 – The entire community was saddened and shocked
on Sunday April 8th by the death of a sincere friend in the person
of Mrs. Boyd, age 84 years, widow of the much respected William S. Boyd.
Born at Lower River Inhabitants, November 1, 1860, as Annie Hureau,
she received her education at the Arichat convent, taught school and
music in various centres and was married by the late Father Quinan in
Arichat, July 31, 1890 to William S. Boyd of Cannes. For some years
parish organist, a teacher of French language and literature, a fine writer,
she gave many fundamentals of Christian doctrine. Kind, understanding
and of an affectionate disposition, she consoled many of her neighbours
in their district. Her living children are Hervey of Ottawa, Cameron,
superintendent of highways, Richmond, Ru??? (unreadable – perhaps Russel
or Rupert?) of the Royal Bank of Canada, Halifax; John Marie and Cecelia
(Mrs. Walter Fougere) of Cannes. A nephew, Mr.D.D. Boyd, L.L.B.,
former M.L.A. resides in Halifax. One of the largest congregations
to appear in St. John Baptist church at River Bourgeois filled the pews
for the funeral. The choir led by Mrs. P. Morley of St. Peter’s sang
the Requiem. Appropriate solos were sung by Mr. Peter Digout, Miss
Jean MacDonald and others. Deacon of the solemn mass was Rev. G.J.
MacLean, P.P., Johnstown. The sub-deacon was Rev. L.J. Keats, P.P.,
St. Peter’s with Rev. P. Robitaille, P.P., River Bourgeois, master of ceremonies.
Many gathered at the cemetery paying last respects.
March 30, 2001
BURKE, Lawrence A.C. - 75, British Columbia, formerly of Inglis St., Sydney,
died March 23, 2001, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law,
Isabell and Frank Kehoe. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late George
and Catherine (MacNeil) Burke. In his earlier years, he was employed
with Sydney Steel Corp. Surviving are sisters, Jennie Nicholson, Schenacadie;
Isabel Kehoe, Helen Martell, Marian LaBrie (Gervais), Halifax; brother,
Gerald (Marina), Sarnia, Ont.; special niece, Janice. He was predeceased
by sisters, Peggy MacDonald, Eileen in infancy. Visitation was Monday,
in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral was Tuesday, in St. Barra's Church,
Rev. J.A. MacNeil officiated. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to
St. Barra's
Cemetery Fund.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
April 02, 2001
BOUCHER, Merie Bertha - 60, died March 30, 2001, in Cape Breton Regional
Hospital. Born in Arichat, she was the daughter of the late Albert and
Delima (DeCoste) LeBlanc. She is survived by her husband, Collin Francis;
daughters, Lisa, at home; Nicole, Exeter, Ont.; Denise, Halifax; brothers,
Albert and Andrew, both of Arichat; Joseph, Dartmouth. She was predeceased
by brother, Clifford; one son in infancy. Funeral mass will be celebrated
this morning at 11 a.m., in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petit de Grat,
Rev. Stephane Bouchet officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations may
be made to
the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or charity of
choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the compassionate care
of I.M.L. Funeral Home, Petit de Grat.
April 04, 2001
BOND (Sampson), Clara - Age 97, Malden, Mass., died April 2, 2001, in Epoch
Nursing Home, Melrose, Mass. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of
the late John H. Sampson and Sarah J. Maddox. She was the last surviving member
of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Bond;
sisters, Margaret "Peg", Sarah Jane "Sally", Katherine "Kay" and Christina
"Tina"; brother, Leo and three siblings in infancy. She is survived
by nephews, Joseph Sampson, Malden, Mass. and Leo Sampson, Sydney; nieces,
Mary Berrette, Lower L'Ardoise and Sharon Botelho, Everett, Mass.; several
great-nieces and great great-nieces and nephews. Visitation 7-9 p.m.
today in Norton Funeral Home, Malden. Funeral mass Thursday in Sacred
Heart Church, Malden. Donations may be made in Clara's memory to a charity
of your choice. Rest in peace Aunty Clara.
BOWEN, Mary Celina - 82, Rocky Bay, died April 3, 2001, in Strait
Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Rocky Bay, she was a daughter of
the late Thomas and Sarah (McGrath) Doyle. She was a member of
the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150 Ladies Auxiliary, Arichat,
for many years. She is survived by daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Ambrose Samson),
Arichat; Marilyn (Mrs. Charles McKillop), New Brunswick; sons, Jimmy
(Joan), Rocky Bay; Stephen (Debbie), Westville; Brian (Cecile), Samson's
Cove; sisters, Hilda (Mrs. Francis Martell), Pondville; Dorothy Latimer,
Arichat; Gladys (Mrs. William Henley), Winnipeg, Man.; brother, Edwin,
Enfield; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by husband, Thomas Alphonse; brothers, Jim, Joe, Francis and Louis;
sister, Ina; two grandchildren. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.H.
Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.,
in St. Hycinthe Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Yvon Loignon officiating. Burial
to follow in parish cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Strait Richmond
Palliative Care Society.
BURKE, Alfred Joseph "Santa" - 80, River Bourgeois, Richmond Co., died
May 12, 2001, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in River Bourgeois,
he was a son of the late Alcide and Annie (Deveau) Burke. He was a
former
employee of Stora Forest Industries, Port Hawkesbury and was
also the first employee to retire from Stora in 1978. He is survived
by caretakers, Calvin (Nancy) Burke; sisters, Catherine Boudreau, Amelda
Burke, Leda Konning, all of River Bourgeois. He was predeceased by his
wife, Annie Elizabeth (Thibeau) Burke. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m.
today in St. John The Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Rev. Sandy MacNeil
officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only
please. Memorial donations may be made to Strait Richmond Hospital. Funeral
arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
Boudreau - of Reading May 12. Clifford A. Beloved husband of Ida E. (Cotreau).
Father of Thomas D. of Reading, Loretta A. of Reading, Alice E Cotreau
of Danvers, Robert J. of Reading & Alvin F. Boudreau of Alaska.
Brother of Charles Boudreau of N.J., Edward Boudreau & Blanche Diney
of Canada. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Funeral from the Joseph
Doherty Funeral Home, 11 Linden St. Reading. Wednesday at 9:15 followed
by a Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church at 10:30. Calling hours Tuesday
2-4 & 7-9. Interment Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. Donations
may be made in his memory to the
American Heart Assoc. or the American Diabetes Assoc.
May 07, 2001
BRIAND, Fabian - 90, passed away peacefully May 5, 2001, in Richmond Villa,
St. Peter's. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Victoir and
Honore (Digout) Briand. He worked as a stevedore on the Halifax docks
for many years and later in Toronto. He is survived by his wife, Helena
(Sampson), Scarborough, Ont.; son, Raymond (Janet), Pickering, Ont.;
daughters, Carole (Alex), Dartmouth; Jean, Scarborough; Sandra, Israel;
brother, Felix (Kathleen), L'Ardoise; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Albert. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St.
Peter's. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in
Holy
Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May
9, Rev. John MacIntyre celebrating. Burial will be in Holy Guardian
Angel Cemetery, L'Ardoise. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
May 26, 2001
BLANCHARD, J.E. Roland - 73, Grande Digue, died May 24, 2001, at home after
a brief illness. Born in Grande Anse, he was a son of the late Omer and Albina
(Boudreau) Blanchard. Surviving are his companion, Georgine Caissie, Grande
Digue; daughters, Janine Blanchard, Toronto; Dianne Warren, Rexton; Nancy
Ritcey, Moncton; Pamela Blanchard, Moncton; Barbara Babin, Kingston, Ont.;
Beverly Blanchard, Moncton; also by wife, Shirley (Steel), Rexton; sisters,
Marie Sutcliffe, Oakville, Ont.; Jeannine Elhatton, Bathurst; five grandchildren;
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Gary Joseph.
At Roland's request there will be no visitation or funeral. Burial
in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association.
Boucher, Joseph "Clete," Navy veteran of WWII
Joseph T. "Clete" Boucher, 88, of 10 Dale Ave, formerly
of Warner St. and Hesperus Ave, died Saturday evening, May 19, in Addison
Gilbert Hospital following a brief illness. He was the husband
of Pearl (Jameson) Boucher. Born in Cape Auget, Nova Scotia, Canada,
on April 16, 1913, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Emily (Boudreau)
Boucher. He was educated in Canada and began fishing at an early age.
One of 12 children, he came to Gloucester at the age of 16 and began
fishing and working on the Gloucester wharves as a fish cutter.
He was drafted into the service at the age of 32, serving in the U.S.
Navy aboard the U.S.S. Rutland, an amphibious personnel assault transport,
on which he was involved with several landings in the South Pacific
during World War II. Discharged on Dec. 1, 1945, he returned to Gloucester.
He was a member of the Doucette-Linguard V.F.W. Post No. 1624 of Gloucester.
He began working for the former Gloucester Electric Co., now Mass. Electric,
as a meter installer, retiring at the age of 57. He loved his family,
enjoyed walking, and was known as a championship checkers player.
Affectionately known as "Clete," he was creative and could make nautical
items. In addition to his wife of 39 years, he is survived by his daughter
and son-in-law, Constance F. and Francis G. Kennedy Jr., Beverly; a son
and daughter-in-law, J. Thomas Boucher Jr., Shirley E (Reed) Boucher of
Andover, three grandchildren, Pamela N. Boucher of Andover, John F. Kennedy
of Amesbury, and Michael T. Kennedy of Beverly; three sisters, Anita Cudmore
of Rockport, Anna Sharaky, and Shirley, wife of James Goodhue, all of
Gloucester; a brother, Augustus, husband of Shirley Boucher of Rockport;
stepchildren George, husband of Alice Kimmence, and Donald, husband of
Maimi Kimmence; stepgrandchildren, Roberta Carter, Denise DeHaii, Joanne
Green and Donald Kimmence; stepgreat-grandchildren Kara Campbell and Richard
Crowell. He was predeceased by his first wife, Pamela L. (Carter) Boucher,
who died in April of 1962, a grandson, Joseph T. Boucher III, his siblings,
Alma Goodhue, Laura Kersey, Emily Hurlburt, Antoinette Strople, Clarence,
Walter, and Etienne Boucher.
June 16, 2001
BERRETTE, Richard - 82, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., formerly of Halifax,
passed away peacefully June 14, 2001, in the home he was born in. He
moved to Halifax at age 19, where he worked at the Halifax waterfront,
Steven's Transport and then Border Brokers Ltd. until 1977. He returned
to Lower L'Ardoise, working in the fishing industry until he retired. He
continued an active interest in all fishing activities and spent many hours
at the wharf visiting with the fishermen. He is survived by his sisters,
Lena Landry, Point Michaud; Theresa Mombourquette (Herman), Port Hawkesbury;
brothers, George and Wilfred, both of L'Ardoise. He was predeceased by parents,
Benjamin and Virginia (Mombourquette); brothers, Joseph and Albert; sister,
Mary. He has always lived with or near his brother, Albert and sister-in-law,
Mary and their children. Uncle Richard will be deeply missed by his godchild/niece,
Nancy Mombourquette (John) and special grand-niece, Lenore, as well as
nephew, Ronald Berrette (Noreen) and nieces, Wanda Berrette, Doreen Pilon
(Kenneth), Paula Sampson (Darrell). He is also
survived by several other nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
The body has been cremated. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. today in L'Ardoise
Funeral Home. Funeral will be 4 p.m. today in Holy Guardian Angel Church,
L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Donations in Uncle Richard's
memory may be made to the Dr. W.B. Kingston Clinic or a charity of your
choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral
Home.
June 16, 2001
BERRETTE, Richard - 82, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., formerly of Halifax,
passed away peacefully June 14, 2001, in the home he was born in. He
moved to Halifax at age 19, where he worked at the Halifax waterfront,
Steven's
Transport and then Border Brokers Ltd. until 1977. He returned
to Lower L'Ardoise, working in the fishing industry until he retired.
He continued an active interest in all fishing activities and spent many
hours at the wharf visiting with the fishermen. He is survived by his sisters,
Lena Landry, Point Michaud; Theresa Mombourquette (Herman), Port Hawkesbury;
brothers, George and Wilfred, both of L'Ardoise. He was predeceased by
parents, Benjamin and Virginia (Mombourquette); brothers, Joseph and Albert;
sister, Mary. He has always lived with or near his brother, Albert and
sister-in-law, Mary and their children. Uncle Richard will be deeply missed
by his godchild/niece, Nancy Mombourquette (John) and special grand-niece,
Lenore, as well as nephew, Ronald Berrette (Noreen) and nieces, Wanda
Berrette, Doreen Pilon (Kenneth), Paula Sampson (Darrell). He is also
survived by several other nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
The body has been cremated. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. today in L'Ardoise
Funeral Home. Funeral will be 4 p.m. today in Holy Guardian Angel Church,
L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Donations in Uncle Richard's
memory may be made to the Dr. W.B. Kingston Clinic or a charity of your
choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison
Funeral Home.
June 27, 2001
Marie Jeanne Boudreau 99, Sydney/Arichat
Marie Jeanne Boudreau, 99, of the Cove Guest Home, Sydney,
and formerly from Arichat, N.S., passed away on Friday, June
29, 2001, at the Cape Breton Regional Hosptital, Sydney.
Born in Petit de Grat, Richmond County, N.S., she was
the daughter of the late Isidore and Philomene Landry,
and was the last surviving member of her family. She was an active
member of the CWL and Seniors' Club in Arichat, was an avid card
player and enjoyed travelling in her later years.
Surviving are daughters Idella (Ned) Duyon, Estelle (Lawrence)
Boudreau, Eleanor (Lenus)Briand, all of Richmond County, and
Lillian (George) Romard, Sydney, N.S., and sons Patrick (Theresa),
Anselm, and Arthur (Jessica), Arichat, N.S., as well as 34
grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Willard, and sons, Lawrence
and D'Entremont. She was also predeceased by a grandson, Eugene
Boudreau and a great-great-granddaughter, Shelley Short.
Visitation will be at C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.
Arrangements are incomplete. Donations may be made to the Cove Guest
Home, Sydney, N.S. or Our Lady of Assumption Church,
Arichat, N.S., or a charity of choice.
July 07, 2001
BOUDREAU, Elias Agapie - 82, passed away July 5, 2001, in the veteran's
wing of St. Anne's Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Arichat, he
was a son of the late Simon and Carolyn (Gaudet) Boudreau. Elias lived
most of his life in the Sydney area, where he raised his family and worked
as a carpenter and brick layer employed at the Sydney Steel Plant, Chapels
Building Supplies and various contracts, as he was self-employed. He was
a veteran of the Second World War, where he served with the engineers as
a sapper in the Canadian Armed Forces. He served in Canada, Britain and
Northwestern Europe. He was proud of his service and was decorated with
the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Volunteer Service
Medal and War Medal. He was honorably discharged after his service and was
a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12. He is survived by daughters,
Dorothy (Donald) Shaw, Lock Lomond; Caroline (Donald) Ross, Sackville; Linda
(Read) Johnston, Glace Bay; Denise (Alan) Richardson, Sackville; sons, Bernie
(Connie) Belleville, Ont.; Michael (Linda), Coxheath; Francis (Bonnie), Sydney
Forks; Raymond (Allison), Alberta; sisters, Cecilia Binet, Anita Boucher,
both of Arichat. He will be sadly missed by his friend, Nora Cameron, River
Bourgeois. He is survived by 27 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and
one foster child. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years,
Catherine Rita in 1985; sisters, Bernadette, Madaline, Mary; brothers,
Benedict, Simon, Joseph, Pierre, Francis, Jean Baptiste. Visitation will
take place today in I.M.L. Funeral Home, 3450 Highway 206, Petit de Grat,
from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. The remains will be taken to Sydney Memorial Chapel
on Sunday for visitation to be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be
held Monday at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Father Norman MacPhee
officiating. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may
be made to the St. Anne's Nursing Home, Canadian Cancer Society or Catherine
Boudreau Memorial Scholarship Fund. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
I.M.L. Funeral Home, Petit de Grat.
July 18, 2001
BOURQUE, Adrian J. "Hogan" - 79, Arichat, passed away peacefully, surrounded
by his family, July 17, 2001, in St. Anne Community & Nursing Care
Centre, Arichat. Born in River Bourgeois, he was a son of the late Placide
and Felecité (Samson) Bourque. He was a life member of Branch 150,
Royal Canadian Legion, Arichat, serving on the executive for numerous
years. He served in the capacity of sergeant with the Halifax Rifles in
the RCASC during the Second World War, seeing action in France, Holland,
Belgium and Germany and the Invasion of Normandy. He was awarded the 39
- 45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service
Medal and Clasp, 39 - 45 War Medal, Canadian Declaration. During the 1960's
and 1970's he was involved with the Air Cadets Squadron 649. He was former
employee of the Department of Fisheries as a Fishery Officer for 30 years
up until his retirement. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years,
the former Mary Priscilla Boudreau; son, Gerry (Muriel), West Arichat;
daughters, Claire (Mrs. Clarence Landry), Arichat; Annette (Mrs. Ron Kehoe),
Martinique; grandchildren, Trevor, Shauna, Natalie, Brent, Sherry, Leigh,
Daniel, Jordan, Nathan and Lindsay; his only brother, Vincent; sister,
Margaret, both of Halifax. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary and Emily.
Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral
Home, 633 Lower Rd., Arichat. Military funeral service will be celebrated
10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Arichat, Rev. Yvon Loignon
officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only
please. Memorial donations can be made to Veterans' Comfort Fund, St. Anne
Centre.
Boudreau(Clannon) Mary Virginia-83,Shirley St.,Hfx,died June 15 at home. Born in Petit de Grat,she was a member of St Thomas Aquinas R C Church, and was a retired employee from Eaton's.She was the last surviving member of her immediate amily. Surviving is daughter Mary(Peter Fleming),Dartmouth /Chester;granddaughter Jennifer Keddy-Rodriguez,Toronto.She was predeceased by a number of sisters and brothers.Cremation has taken place under the direction of J Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Burial will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat, at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Cdn Cancer Society.
Mary Virginia was the daughter of the late Hugh Thomas Clannon and Marie
Alexina Samson. She was predeceased by her husband Ambrose Boudreau,brothers
John William(Evangeline Samson),Hugh Thomas(Bernadette Samson), Joseph
George(Loretta Samson), Pierre Martin, Jacques Benoit (Benedict),Alfred
Raymond(Catherine Samson); sisters, Marie Catherine(Willard) Boudreau,
Sarah Jeanne (Willard) Boudreau, Anne Bridgette, Marie Leotine (Lawrence
A) Samson.
She was born july 12, 1917 in Little Anse.
1977
Right Reverend Alfred Boudreau, 84, of the Diocese of Antigonish,
died at St. Martha's hospital, Antigonish on Sunday evening, September
18. He was born in Pondville, Richmond county, the son of Albert Boudreau
and Mary Barbara Fougere. He received his early education in Arichat
and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Anne's College, Church Point,
N.S.
Monsignor Boudreau completed his theological studies at Holy
Heart Seminary, Halifax, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1916.
Following ordination he served as an assistant in St. Joseph's Parish,
St. Joseph du Moine, and in St. Joseph's Parish, North Sydney. He was
appointed parish priest of St. Joseph's Parish, Petit de Grat, in 1921,
serving there until 1953. During his time in Petit de Grat he was actively
involved in the organization of fishermen's unions and co-operative ventures.
He was appointed parish priest of St. Michael's parish, Margaree, in 1953 and served there until 1960 when he was appointed parish priest of St. Hyacinth parish, D'Escousse. He served as Dean of the Richmond County deanery for three years, and as Dean of the North Inverness deanery for three years.
I have the following information on Reverend Alfred Boudreau:
4418 Died
9-18-1977, Hospital St. Marthe
Buried 9-21-1977 Age 84 years
06075 Boudreau,
Alfred Born: 02-23-1893
Baptised: 02-27-1893
Father:
Albert Boudreau
Mother: Marie Fougere
Godparents: Cornelius Boudreau and Sara Fougere
Source: Notre
Dame DeL'Assomption Parish Records,
Arichat, N.S.
Jean (Boudreau) Kissick
Source: Cape Breton Post, March 1999 - Jim Meunier
Mar 26
Evelyn Marie Boudreau 94, Sydney
Evelyn Marie Boudreau, 94, of The Cove Guest Home, formerly of
Poulamond, Richmond County, died Thursday, March 25, 1999, at the Cape
Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born at Poulamond, she was the daughter
of the late Amos and Alexina
(Fougere) Boudreau. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish,
Sydney. She had resided for 10 years at 312 Esplanade before becoming
a resident of The Cove. She is survived by three daughters, Betty (Mrs.
Michael Kennedy), Sylvia (Mrs. Bobby Leyte), both of Sydney, Mrs. Phyllis
Lind, Westmount; one brother, Frederick Joseph, Dartmouth; two sisters,
Mrs. Maria Langlois, Halifax, Mrs. Lena MacDonald, Sydney; one brother,
Simon, Waterville, N.S.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased
by her husband, Frederick in 1973, four brothers, Alcide, Clifford, Leo,
Tony and a sister, Dolena Landry. The late Mrs. Boudreau will be in the
T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart
Church with the Rev. A. O’Connor officiating. Interment in Resurrection
Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Feb 2 1999 issue
Goldie Catherine Burke
81, Mount Pearl, Nfld.
The death of Goldie Catherine Burke, 81, occurred at St. Claire's
Hospital, St. John's, Nfld. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Born in Shelburne,
N.S., she was the daughter of the late Fred and Catherine (Acker) Purdy.
Surviving to mourn her loss are two daughters, Gloria (Richard) Pearson,
Virginia Downer; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by a sister, Doris MacLennan, Sydney Mines; several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry P. Burke, three brothers
and two sisters. A committal service will be held in Shelburne at a later
date.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Friday, November 30, 2001
BOUDREAU, Roy - 53, Petit de Grat, died peacefully November 27, 2001, in
Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Joseph Alcide and Theresa
Deloris (Landry) Boudreau. He was a loving and devoted husband to his
wife of 32 years, Terry (Duann) and a loving father to his daughters, Julie
(Dan),
Mississauga; Holly (Mike), Oshawa; Kelsey, at home; father-in-law,
Wilfred Duann, at home; sister, Joan DeWolf (Edwin); brother, Gerard
(Ann Martell), both of Petit de Grat; several aunts and uncles; nieces
and nephews. Roy was a native and lifelong resident of Petit de Grat with
the exception of his years of study at St. Francis Xavier University in
Antigonish, where he
earned a B.A., B.Ed. and a master's degree in teaching. He was
a high school history and law teacher in Richmond County for 30 years
and was greatly admired and respected by colleagues and students alike
for his depth of knowledge, his collegiality and his unstinting efforts
to aid students in reaching their full potential. He will be well remembered
for the annual Model Parliaments that provided such invaluable experience
for so many. Roy was a vocal advocate for his community and dedicated
much of his leadership and ability to baseball. He played for, coached
and managed his beloved Petit de Grat Red Caps, a team he memorialized in
his 1997 book, "The History of the Petit de Grat Red Caps". He served as
regional director for
Baseball Nova Scotia and as a provincial chef de mission for
the Nova Scotia junior baseball team in British Columbia in 1992. Roy
founded the Gannets, an over 35 team that competed in the Richmond Amateur
Baseball Association and in numerous tournaments. Under Roy's management
the Gannets, in national play, reached the finals four times. In addition
Roy served as director for Nova Scotia on the Canadian National Old-timers
Baseball Federation. This body, in August 2001, recognized Roy's contribution
by naming one of their divisions in his honour as well as the trophy for
the division. along with
his love for baseball, Roy was an avid golfer and a strong supporter
of local hockey. He was one of the earliest promoters of Gentlemen's
Hockey in Richmond County. He was employed with the Strait Regional School
Board teaching at the Richmond Academy in Louisdale. A brother Paul predeceased
him in infancy. Visitation was held in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
Celebration of Roy's life will take place 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's
Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Stephane Bouchet officiating, assisted by
Rev. J.J. MacDonald. Burial of cremains to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery,
Petit de Grat. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Sunday, December 16, 2001
BOUCHIE, Joseph Amedia - 80, Northwood Centre, Halifax, formerly of Herring
Cove, passed away December 15, 2001, in Northwood Centre. Born in Petit
de Grat, he was a son of the late Edward and Berthe Bouchie. He was
a veteran of the Second World War, having served in the Royal Canadian
Army. He was a stationary Engineer for over 40 years with 40 Fathom Halifax.
Surviving are is wife, the former Charlotte Miller; son, Joseph, Halifax;
daughters, Donna (Mrs. John Fawcett), Halifax; Betty, Harrietsfield;
Joy (Mrs. Stephen Fowler), Herring Cove; brothers, Joseph, Toronto; Leonie,
Petit de Grat;
sisters, Agatha (Mrs. George Bedwin), Dartmouth; Loretta Davis,
Petit de Grat; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister, Cecilia;
brothers, Martin and Nazaire. Cremation has taken place. No serivce
will be held. Arrangements entrusted to J. Albert Walker Funeral Home,
Halifax. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Diabetis Association.
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
BOWERS, Edward Russell - 81, died January 18, 2002, in QEII Health Sciences
Centre. Born in Halifax, in 1920, he was a son of the late Mary MacKenzie
and Edward Thomas Bowers. He was a veteran of the Second World War.
He was a
long-time resident of Cape Breton. He and his wife Jane lived
initially in Louisdale, then moved to River Bourgeois, where they spent
48 years together. As an auto mechanic, Eddie worked in the communities
of St. Peter's and Isle Madame. He was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian
Legion, Branch 47, St. Peter's. Eddie will be remembered for his kindness
and love of his family. He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Charron
(Chris), Lawrencetown; Sandra Bowers (Richard Gillard), Toronto;
grandchildren, Samantha Hogan, Christopher Charron, Natalie Gillard;
great-grandchildren, Colton and Connor Charron, Hailey and Hunter Hogan.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jane Hillier. Visitation
11 a.m-1 p.m., 2-5. 7-9 p.m. today and a memorial service will be held
10 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main
St.,
Dartmouth. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, a reception
to follow.
Clara A. Burke - 1982
South River Bourgeois - Mrs. Clara Alvina Burke, 86, of South River
Bourgeois, died Wednesday at home. Born in South River Bourgeois,
she was the daughter of the late Docity and Irene (Fougere) Landry.
She is survived by six daughters, Margaret (Mrs. G.B. Smith) and Irene
(Mrs. Don McLaughlin), both of Halifax; Anna (Mrs. Albert Sampson), Guelph,
Ont.; Emily (Mrs. Fred Harding), Ottawa; Theresa (Mrs. Leo Landry) and
Mary, both of South River Bourgeois; nine sons, Vitus, Halifax; Richard,
Petewawa, Ont; Raymond, Grand Narrows; Alex, Anthony, Ernest, Frederick,
John and Roderick, all of River Bourgeois; a sister, Vina (Mrs. Charles
Richard), River Bourgeois; two brothers, John, Miami, Fla., and Charles,
Montreal; 73 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by her husband, Joseph P. Burke; a son, Edward; a sister and four brothers.
The body is in the vestry of St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Diabetic Association or any charity.
Garvey Vincent Burke - September 11, 1982
Garvey Vincent Burke, 67, of 3083 Olivet Street, Halifax, died Saturday
in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in River Bourgeois, Richmond County,
he was the son of the late Frederick and Helen Jane (Thibault) Burke.
He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Canadian Army
in Europe. After the war, he worked for the department of national
defence at CFB Windsor Park. He was a member of the Royal Canadian
Legion, Scotia Branch #25. He is survived by his wife, the former
Anne d'Entremont; five sisters, Angela (Mrs. Clarence Marchand) and Jean
(Mrs. Francis Marchand), Louisdale; Frances, Dartmouth; Cecilia (Mrs. Stanley
Dormer), Halifax; Theresa (Mrs. Alfred Longhurst), Ontario; three brothers,
Herman, Halifax; Bernard, Louisdale; Lou, Ontario; his stepmother, Anna
Burke, Port Hawkesbury; two half-brothers, Herman and Jerry, and a half-sister
Patricia, all of Port Hawkesbury; several nieces and nephews. He as
predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Donald, and a sister Lillian.
The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral was yesterday
in St. Agnes Church, Msgr. Leo Day officiating, with burial in the Gate
of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mrs. Agnes Boucher - 1982
River Bourgeois - Mrs. Agnes Boucher, 89, of River Bourgeois, died
Friday in Strait-Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in River Bourgeois,
she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Margaret (Fougere) Landry.
She is survived by two daughters, Hilda (Mrs. Delore Burke) and Mrs. Eva
Gardner and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Landry all of River Bourgeois; nine
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by her husband, Alex, and a daughter Bernice. The body is in St. John
the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday,
Rev J. J. Macdonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Clarence W. Boucher - 1983
River Bourgeois, 72, of River Bourgeois died Wednesday at home.
Born in River Bourgeois, he was the son of the late Henry and Seraphim
(Poirrier) Boucher. He was a life-long resident of River Bourgeois
and worked with the department of highways for 18 years before retiring.
Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Burke; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille
Richard, Port Hawkesbury, and Sylvia Hall, River Bourgeois; two sisters,
Mrs. Matilda Sampson, Sydney, and Mrs. Florence LaVallee, River Bourgeois;
13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased
by a son, Earl. The body is in St. John the Baptist Church, River
Bourgeois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Briand, Cora Anne – October 27, 1993
66, Dartmouth, died October 27, 1993, in Victoria General Hospital.
Born in River Bourgeois, Richmond County, she was the daughter of the
late Charles and Florence (DeWolfe) Pate. She was a longtime resident
of Dartmouth. She was a member of St. Anthonys’ Roman Catholic Church,
where she was a lay person and a member of the CWL. She is survived
by her husband, Rene; three sons, John, Burlington, Ont.; Barry, Halifax;
Wayne, Cole Harbour; brother, John, Truro; sister, Dora Belle, Maynard,
Mass.; three granddaughters. She was predeceased by a brother Richard;
sister, Marie. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic
Funeral Home, Main Street, Dartmouth. Funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday
in St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Miroslav Jagielski officiating.
Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association.
Saturday, September 28, 2002
BOUDREAU, Mary Madonna - 75, died September 26, 2002, in Strait Richmond
Hospital, Cape Breton. Born in Petit de Grat, she was a daughter of the
late John and Emma Boudreau. Mary is the last immediate surviving member
of her family. Surviving are sons, Avellin (Agnes), Raymond (Sherry), both
of Petit de Grat; grandchildren, Abby, Aaron, Christopher, Jacques. She
was predeceased by husband, Raymond Cletus Boudreau; daughter, Clothilda.
Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Petit de Grat, Father Yvan Loignon officiating. Donations may be made to
the
Canadian Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Hospital. Arrangements
under the dignified direction of J. Albert Walker & Sons Funeral Home,
Dartmouth
In "THE OTTAWA CITIZEN", Ottawa, ON, Canada newspaper.
MASSON-BOUDREAU, Regina Peacefully, Saturday, August 31, 2002. Regina
Masson-Boudreau age 99 years and 8 months. Predeceased by her husband
Alex Masson, her mother and father, her sister Cecile Ranger and her brother
Clement Boudreau. Survived by her sister-in-law Evelyn Boudreau and
niece Elmira (Mira) Landriault-Boudreau. Regina was born in Poulamon,
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A private Family Service will be held Wednesday
September 4, 2002 in the Chapel of the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling
Avenue at 1 p.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Tuesday, October 29, 2002
BOUDREAU, Joseph Gerard - 56, died October 27, 2002, in Little Anse, Richmond Co. Born in Arichat, he was a son of Mary Jane (Joshua) Boudreau and the late Michael Boudreau. He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie (Dewolfe); son, Michael (Wanda), Hammonds Plains; daughter, Beckey Ann (Neil) Landry, Sackville; sisters, Laura (Amedee) Boudreau, Little Anse; Clara-Mae LeJuene, Evanston; Theresa (Wayne) Boudreau, Evanston; brother, Anthony (Bernadine), Little Anse; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Madeline. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A private family mass will be held on Thursday, October 31, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Stephane Bouchet officiating. Burial of ashes to follow in The Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations to a charity of choice. Funeral is entrusted to the compassionate care and direction of I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat.
BONA, Margaret Ann - 99, St Peter's, formerly of Poirierville, Richmond Co., died September 29, 1996, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Poirierville, she was a daughter of the late Agapit and Annie (Poirier) Baccardax. Surviving are daughters, Gloria (Mrs. Paul LeBlanc), Ottawa; Shirley (Mrs. Clifford Maxwell), Florida; sister, Ada O'Neil, Halifax; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. -She was predeceased by her husband, Malzard; sisters, Josie, Caroline, Minnie, Mary Belle; brothers, Martin, Joe, Wilfred, Cornelius. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, both in St. Hycinth Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations to St.Hyacinth Cemetery fund.
GERALD JOSEPH BOUDREAU
The death of Gerald Joseph Boudreau, 67, of Poulamon, Richmnod County, occurred at St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre in Arichat, on Tuesday, Oc-tober 16, 1990. Born in Arichat, Rich-mond County, he was the son of the late Jeffrey and Annie (Marchand) Boudreau. He was a
member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150 Arichat. He is survived by his wife the former Mary Marion Maltby, a son Eric, Pictou, N.S., a sister Mae (Mrs. Louis Sampson) Arichat, a brother Freddie, Pondville, seven grand-children and a great childchild. He is predeceased by two sons Norman, Glen, a daughter Diane, two sisters, one in infancy, Florence, three brothers Leo, Henry, Amedee. The body rested at St. Hyacinth Church in D'Escousse, Richmond County, from where Funeral Mass was held on Fri-day, October 19, 1990, with Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial took place in the Parish Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd. in Arichat.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD: Halifax newspaper.
Saturday, September 28, 2002
BOUDREAU, Mary Madonna - 75, died September 26, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Cape Breton. Born in Petit de Grat, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma Boudreau. Mary is the last immediate surviving member of her family. Surviving are sons, Avellin (Agnes), Raymond (Sherry), both of Petit de Grat; grandchildren, Abby, Aaron, Christopher, Jacques. She was
predeceased by husband, Raymond Cletus Boudreau; daughter, Clothilda. Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Father Yvan Loignon officiating. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Hospital. Arrangements under the dignified direction of J. Albert Walker & Sons Funeral Home, Dartmouth
Thursday, August 19, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
BARRETT, Ileana M. "Nanny"
BARRETT, Ileana M. "Nanny" - 78, Lower L'Ardoise, died suddenly Monday,
August 16, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, with her loving family nearby.
She died as she had lived, with courage and strength. Born in Dartford, Kent,
England, to the late Maud (Croft) and Thomas Ellis, Ileana came to Canada in
1946 as a war bride. She worked in the L'Ardoise Co-op and the L'Ardoise Credit
Union for a number of years before returning to High School in 1969 to prepare
for university. She attended St. Francis Xavier University, where she obtained
Bachelor's degrees in Arts and Education in order to pursue a career in
teaching. She returned to L'Ardoise in 1975 to teach at the L'Ardoise
Consolidated School, where she touched the lives of many young people in the
community. After retiring, Nan pursued her love of gardening and creating
beautiful art. She was a person of contagious optimism, good humour, enthusiasm
and compassion for others and was the heart of her extended family. She is
survived by her daughters, Vivian Vogt and Sandra (Lloyd) Oickle, Dartmouth;
sons, Anthony (Ewa), Dartmouth; Raymond (Claudia), Point Michaud; grandchildren,
Jamie Vogt, Paul (Glenda) Barrett, Dawn (Craig) Humphreys, Jodi Oickle, Martha
and Kellen Barrett; great-grandchildren, Emma Vogt, Jacob and Jessica Humphreys,
and Kaden Barrett; brother, Reg, Kent, England; sister, Doreen, Kent, England;
many nieces, nephews and friends, both here and in England. She was predeceased
by her husband, George; son, Billy; sister, Nora; brothers, Tom and Billy. Her
remains have been cremated. A memorial service will be held in Holy Guardian
Angels Church, L'Ardoise, on Saturday, August 21, at 10 a.m., followed by a
private graveside farewell for the family. There will be no visitation by
request. A reception for family and friends will take place in the L'Ardoise
Community Centre after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia
or Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Haverstock's Funeral Home.
Nanny delighted in being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She
will be sadly missed by all those whose lives she touched, including her little
dog, Meelo. We love you, Nan.
Saturday, August 28, 2004
BOUDREAU, Esther Anne - 79, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, formerly of Wedgeport,
Yarmouth Co., passed away on Friday, August 27, 2004, in the manor. Born
December 4, 1924, in Lynn, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Luc and Tessie
(Doucet) LeBlanc. She worked with General Electric for many years. Surviving are
her husband, Lawrence Boudreau; sons, Ivan (Lori) Boudreau, Vancouver; Gary
(Nancy) Boudreau, New Hampshire; daughter, Denise (Mike) Dionne, Tennessee;
grandchildren, Amanda, Jocelyn, Danielle, Eddy; brothers, Victor (Pauline)
LeBlanc, Wedgeport; Lawrence (Dolores) LeBlanc, Lynn, Mass.; Bobby (Gertrude)
LeBlanc, Swanscot, Mass.; sisters, Betty (John) Palleschi, Lynn, Mass.; Jean
(George) Pascas, Ottawa; Allaine Cormier, Toronto. She was predeceased by a
brother, Billy; sister, Verna. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, with prayers at 8 p.m., both in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 30, in Saint
Michael's Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc officiating.
Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to
any charity. On-line condolences may be sent to:
huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Thursday, September 16, 2004
BOURQUE, Mary Isabel - 82, St. Peter's, formerly of D'Escousse, died September
14, 2004, at her residence in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Poulamon, she
was a daughter of the late Charlie and Eva Jane (LeBlanc) MacDonald. She is
survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Noel Edward Bourque; sister, Sophie
Baxter, Sydney; brothers, Frances (Phyllis), Poulamon; Hubert (Eleanor), Vernie
(Priscilla), and Valma, all of Sydney; Stephen (Lucille), Leonard (Emily), both
of Louisdale; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister,
Hazel Burke. Visitation today in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, 633 Lower Rd.,
Arichat, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Isabel will be held Friday afternoon
at 2 p.m. in St. Hyacinth Parish in D'Escousse with Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating.
Burial to follow in St. Hyacinth Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made
to St. Hyacinth Parish Cemetery Fund. On-line condolences can be sent to the
family at: www.chboudreau.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Thursday, September 30, 2004
BOUDREAU, Frank Joseph "Frankie" - 81, St. Peter's, passed away peacefully
September 28, 2004, in Richmond Villa. Born in St. Peter's, Frankie was a son of
the late Leo and Rebecca (MacLean) Boudreau, both of whom passed away while he
was a young boy. He was then welcomed into the Sutherland family of St. Peter's.
He served his country in Europe during the Second World War, and went on to
operate a taxi at "Cosy Corner" before working with Morrison's Stores in
Stirling and St. Peter's. He subsequently worked at both the St. Peter's and
Canso canals before retiring in 1988. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish and
the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47. Frankie's pleasures in life included
fly-fishing, a good card game, and watching the boats come and go from his
backyard overlooking the Bras d'Or. He loved young children, the Liberal Party
and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Above all, Frankie was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his daughters, Kathleen and
Leona (Tony) Burke; grandsons, Joey and Jamie; brother, Donnie, all of St.
Peter's; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rita
(Campbell); sister, Kathleen; brothers, Gerald, Ivan, and Jimmy. Visitation will
be from 2-9 p.m. today in River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Duncan MacIsaac
officiating. Donations may be to Richmond Villa Equipment Fund or a charity of
your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Alex A. Morrison Funeral
Home, St. Peter's.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Saturday, October 23, 2004
BOUDREAU, Ronald - 58, River Tillard, Richmond Co., passed away October 21,
2004, in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born May 9, 1946, he was a son of Mathilda
(Landry) and the late Andrew Boudreau. He is survived by his wife and best
friend of 37 years, Gail (DeWolfe); children, Kevin, Calgary; Kelly and Dwight,
Dartmouth; sisters, Eleanor Scott (John) and Barbara Robertson (Victor), River
Tillard; brothers, Alfred (Marie), Timberlea; Francis (Karen), Victoria, B.C.;
David (Maura), George (Barbara), Terry (Margie), Lloyd (Marilyn), Michael
(Annabel), Gerard (Donna), River Tillard and surrounding areas. He was retired
from his small engine shop "Cutters Edge" in St. Peter's. He had a passion for
antique cars and he accomplished his final ambition of restoring a 1979 Austin
Mini. Cremation has taken place. No visitation. Funeral service under the
direction of Alex Morrison Funeral Home will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
October 26, in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois. Reception to follow
in the Tara Lynn Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Kirk
Boudreau Trust Fund".
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Sunday, October 24, 2004
BURKE, Joseph Lawrence "Rennie" - 87, French Cove, died October 22, 2004, in
Strait Richmond Hospital. He was a son of the late Isaac and Margaret Burke. He
will always be remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Beatrice; daughters,
Elaine, Eileen, Doreen (Robert), Virginia (Chris), Elizabeth (Andrew); sons,
Bert, Clifford, Phillip (Susan); grandchildren, Tara, Shelby, Joanne, Shelley,
Paula, Kerry, Elena, Shyla; 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by
sister, Vina Richards and brother, Charlie Burke. Resting in Alex A. Morrison
Funeral Home, St. Peters, today from 2-9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Funeral mass is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Peters Catholic Church,
with Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Chronicle Herald, Wednesday 29
November 1978, p. 34 (NSARM mfn # 6095)
Mrs. Mary Louise Boudreau
PETIT DE GRAT - Mrs. Mary Louise Boudreau, 76, of Petit de Grat, died Tuesday in
Arichat Hosptial. Born in Arichat, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Constant Terrio. She was a member of St. Jospeph's parish, Petit de Grat. She is
survived by three daughters, Patricia (Mrs. Daniel Britten), Halifax; Clara May
(Mrs. George A. Sampson), with whom she resided; Edith Florence (Mrs. Alfred
Boudreau), Brantford, Ont.; a son Edgar, Pierrefonds, Que.; 23 grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Constance Terrio, Halifax, and
Mrs. Clara Lake, Sydney. She was predeceased by her first husband, Dr. Leo
LeBlanc, Cheticamp; two children, Leo Patrick and Gerald; her second husband,
Larry D. Boudreau,
Petit de Grat. The body will be in St. Joseph's Church, Petit de Grat, where
funeral mass will be Thursday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Star of the Sea
cemetery.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Thursday, November 11, 2004
BOUDREAU, Clarence Joseph - 79, Little Dover, passed away Monday, November 8,
2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Cape Auguet, Richmond Co., he
was a son of the late Joseph Albany and Mary Martha (Gaudet) Boudreau. He was a
retired fish plant worker and a member of St. Agnes Parish. He is survived by
his wife of 50 years, Isabel (Haines) Boudreau; daughter, Darlene (Lloyd) Keefe;
sons, Donald (Rosemarie), Ronald (Doreen), all of Little Dover; Terry (Andrea),
Halifax; sisters, Rita and Theresa; brothers, Joseph, Francis, Arthur, Amable,
Agape; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was
predeceased by infant son, Kenneth; sisters, Rose, Alice, Mary; brothers, John,
Elias, Leo, and Sylvester. Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. today in Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday,
November 12, in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover, Father Daniel
Boudreau officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial
donations in memory of Clarence may be made to St. Agnes Parish Cemetery Fund.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at:
www.haverstocks.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Saturday, December 4, 2004
BARRON, Sister Mary "Mary Thecla" - 90, died in Parkstone Enhanced Care on
December 2, 2004. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late
Edward and Mary Irene (Perry) Barron. She entered the Sisters of Charity in
Halifax in 1931 and made her Religious Profession in 1934. Sister taught school
for 18 years in New York, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. In addition to
teaching school, she was involved in the community in teaching adults and was a
housekeeper in several parish houses throughout Nova Scotia. She is survived by
sisters, Leota (Lionel) Cormier, Quebec; Frances (Reginald) Shortall, Halifax;
Sara Barron, Halifax; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by sisters, Florence, Bernadette Buchar and Gertrude Smith. The body will be in
Mount Saint Vincent Motherhouse, with visitation Sunday, December 5, from 3-8
p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. in Mount Saint Vincent
Motherhouse Chapel. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower
Sackville.
BONA, Sharon Ann - 50, Port Hawkesbury, died Saturday, February 25, 2006, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Dulcie H. (LeLacheur) Ryan. Sharon was a homemaker and was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury, former member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, Port Hawkesbury. She is survived by her husband, John; stepson, John (Marla), Innisfil, Ont.; sons, Tommy (Natasha), Troy; Marcel (Joscyln), Iqalauit; sisters, Jeanette Hull, Mississauga, Ont.; Joan MacIntyre-Richard, Port Hawkesbury; Elaine (Don) McDonough, Nanaimo, B.C.; Linda Ryan, Powell River, B.C.; Shirley (Gary) Collins, Truro; Judy (Roy) Gilbert, Troy; Carol (Jerry) Boudreau, Iqalauit; Carmel Ryan, Halifax; grandchildren, Morgan, Jaden, Alyssa, Kali, Nicholas. She was predeceased by brothers, Joseph and Leo. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Tuesday with a vigil service at 8:30 p.m., both in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Father Bill Crispo officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Sharon may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
BOUDREAU, Louis Emile - 90, died peacefully February 7, 2006, in St.
Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Boudreauville, Richmond Co.,
he was a son of the late Henry and Louise (Pertus) Boudreau. He was a
veteran of the Second World War and a founding member of the St. Joseph
Credit Union. He is survived by his wife, the former Alma Gaudet; daughters,
Ann (Gerry) Doiron, Louise (Leon Jr.) Paupin, both of Arichat; sons,
Clifford (Paulette), Wayne (fiancée Judy), both of Arichat; Vincent, Pictou;
Philip (Erna), Catalone; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by brothers, Cyril and Joe; two sisters in infancy. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Anne's Veterans' Wing or St.
Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Cremation has taken place. A
memorial mass to celebrate his life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in
Our Lady of Assumption Parish Church, Arichat, with Rev. Bruno Ruel
officiating. Burial of ashes to follow in the parish cemetery. Members of
Legion Branch 150, Arichat, are asked to meet at the church for 1 p.m. to
attend the funeral of their late comrade. Funeral is under the compassionate
care and direction of IML Funeral Home, Petit de Grat. On-line condolences
may be forwarded to the family at:
iml@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
BENOIT, Peter René - 63, died February 12, 2006, in Strait Richmond
Hospital, Evanston, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Little Anse, he
was a son of the late James and Rose-Anna (Leblanc) Benoit. He is survived
by his loving wife, Thérèse Samson (Benoit); sisters, Anne-Marie (Rick)
White, Claudette (Armand) Boudreau, both of St. Catharines, Ont.; Therese
(Herman) Linden, Louisdale; Marie-Louis (Vernie) Martell, Sampson's Cove;
Lillian (Benoit), Halifax; Pauline (Joe) Di-Iorio, Montreal, Que.; Geraldine
(Daniel) Parent, Aulds Cove; brother, Armand (Carolyn), Boudreauville. There
will be no visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. Mass of
Christian Burial for the late René Benoit will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 16, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit de Grat
with Rev. Remi Tremblay officiating with burial to follow in Star of the Sea
Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Donations may be made to Kidney Foundation of
Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund. Funeral is under
the compassionate care and direction of IML Funeral Services, Petit de Grat.
On-line condolences may be forwarded to the family at:
iml@ns.sympatico.ca
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
BONA, Francis Numan - 86, Arichat, formerly of Port Royal, passed away
Monday, February 27, 2006, surrounded by his loving family following a
lengthy illness, at his residence in St. Anne Community & Nursing Care
Centre, Arichat. Born in Port Royal, he was a son of the late Joseph John
Alexandre Bonin and Laura May (Deslauriers) Dorey. Numan was a veteran of
the Second World War (1941-46) where he served his country overseas with the
Saint John Fusiliers (Army Corps). He was wounded in Holland and spent eight
months in the hospital in London, England, recovering from his injuries. He
received the 39-45 War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp,
Defense Medal, 39-45 Star, France and Germany Star. Numan was a loving
husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was known as "Papa"
to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved to fish,
picnic and enjoyed leisurely drives to view large vessels around Petit de
Grat. He was a great storyteller and will dearly be missed. He is survived
by his devoted wife and constant companion of almost 60 years, Evangeline (Doiron);
children, Claire (Leo) Boyd, Maureen (Jay) Goodwin, West Arichat; John, Port
Hawkesbury; Rene (Donna), Poulamond, and Lucien (Joan), Louisdale;
grandchildren, Greg, Gillis, John, Tommy, Marcel, Chad, Keene, Craig,
Crystal, Bradley and Tracy; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Jaden, Alyssa,
Kali, Nicholas, Abby and Sara; sisters, Edith (Melvin Boudreau), Pictou;
Amelia (Ronnie Ross), West Arichat; Alice Landry, Petit de Grat; Corinne
(Wilfred Bouchard), Edmonton, Alta.; brothers, Herbert Dorey, D'Escousse;
Velma Dorey, (Suzanne), MacIntyre's Lake; sister-in-law, Doris Bonin, West
Arichat; brother-in-law, Trail Smith, Shelburne; niece, Laura (Bonin)
Turner. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Wilfred (Fred)
Bonin, Adrian Bonin, Adrian Dorey; sisters, Doris Smith and Beatrice Breau;
special granddaughter, Leona Boyd; daughter-in-law, Sharon; stepfather,
Peter Dorey, and niece, Laureen Bonin. Visitation will be will be held in
C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, today from 2-4 and 7-9:30 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Immaculate
Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev. Stephane Gamache officiating. Burial
to follow in Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery, West Arichat. Memorial
donations may be made to the St. Anne Veteran's Comfort Fund or to
Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery Fund. Special thanks to the doctors
and staff of St. Anne Centre who cared for Papa over the past five years.
All members of Branch 150 Royal Canadian Legion, in Arichat, are asked to
meet in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday to attend the funeral of their
late comrade Francis Numan Bona. On-line condolences can be sent to the
family at: www.chboudreau.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
BOUDREAU, Isidore Harold - 81, Arichat, passed away at his residence in St.
Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre in Arichat on Tuesday, March 21,
2006. Born in Boudreauville, he was a son of the late Numan and Clemence
(Landry) Boudreau. He will be sadly missed by his care givers of 30 years,
niece, Claire Samson (Bobby); great-niece, Jolene Mury (Lawrence); nephew,
Joey (Krista), all of Arichat; sisters, Gizelle Boudreau, Arichat; Freda
Landry, Petit de Grat; Stella Theriault (Arcade), Yvonne Madden, both of
Hamilton, Ont.; Jeanne Forgeron, West Arichat; brothers, Albert and
companion Lucille Marchand, Arichat; Vincent (Christine), Halifax; Numan,
Ottawa, Ont. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by sister, Rita MacDonald, and brother, Tom. Memorial service
will be held Saturday, April 1, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church
in Petit de Grat with Rev. Stephane Gamache officiating. Burial to follow in
Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Memorial donations can be made to a
charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau
Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at:
www.chboudreau.com
In "THE CHRONILE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Tuesday, April 25, 2006
BOUDREAU, Joseph Mark - 76, Spryfield. Born September 3, 1929, in
Boudreauville, Petit de Grat, he was the third son of the late Edward Joseph
Boudreau and Margaret (Fougere). He lost his courageous battle with cancer
on April 23, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, surrounded by
his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marie
Elaine (Young), and his beloved children, Jean-Pierre (Tena), Mark (Ginny),
Annette Bartley, Michelle (Stewart McMullun), all of Halifax; Andrea
(Darrell Crooks), Coldbrook. Mark "Pepe" was the proud grandfather of
grandchildren, Jean-Louis, RMC Kingston, Ont.; Suzanne, Jeannette, Andre,
Rae-Ann Bartley, Rachelle, all of Halifax; Olivia and Cameron Crooks,
Coldbrook. He is also survived by his sisters, Louise Paon, Arichat; Agnus
Krauth (Al), Montreal; his brothers, Martin, D'Escousse; Amos (Maria),
Niagara Falls; Paul (Jackie), Arichat; Donald, Sackville. He was predeceased
by his sisters, Cecile, Marie (in infancy), Bernadette Morrison, and
brothers, Simon (in infancy) and Henry. Mark began his seafaring career at
the age of 14 years aboard the Foundation Maritime tug boats in Halifax with
his father; he then worked for Merchant Marine, which took him around the
world by the age of 18. Mark then tried his hand as a restaurateur in
Quebec, owning and operating his own restaurant. Mark returned to Halifax
where he joined the RCMP Marine Division, working along the Maritime coast.
After, he enjoyed a long career in bartending starting at the Piccadilly
Tavern, Lord Nelson Hotel, Nova Scotian Hotel (Eager Beaver Lounge), Dresden
Arms Hotel and the Surf Club. As a member of the Bartenders Association he
won many awards and traveled far, competing internationally (Italy, Japan
and Canada) with his famous cocktails. Becoming an avid mixologist, one of
the top four world wide, he published his own bar book, "Land of the Rum and
Big Fishes". He ended his career retiring from the Nova Scotia Liquor
Commission in 1994. He was a long-serving member of the Royal Canadian
Legion and a member of the RCMP Vet Association Regiment 10878. Mark was a
member of St. Michael's Parish of Spryfield for 47 years and was a charter
member, past Grand Knight of Council 5017 Stella Maris Knight's of Columbus.
As an active Knight he was the past Faithful Navigator of 0799 Archbishop
McCarty Assembly where he recently was acknowledged for attending 375 honour
guards. His sense of humour and generosity of spirit were a source of
comfort and joy to all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father,
grandfather and friend. He will be dearly missed and live on in our hearts.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Atlantic
Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where Mark's family will receive
friends. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael's Roman
Catholic Church, Spryfield, Father Rob Arsenault officiating. Interment in
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. Donations in his memory may be made to
the Knights of Columbus or St. Michael's Parish. Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at:
www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
BURNS, William Vincent - 49, West Arichat, died April 27, 2006, in West
Arichat. Born in Arichat, he was a son of Mary Sarah (Doyle) and the late
Abraham William Burns. Besides his mother, he is survived by brother, Albert
James, Ontario; sister, Ida Claire, West Arichat. Visitation will take place
on Monday morning from 9-10:30 a.m., in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, West
Arichat, with Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial to follow in Immaculate
Conception Parish Cemetery, West Arichat. Funeral arrangements are entrusted
to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolence to:
www.chboudreau.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Tuesday, May 02, 2006
BOUDREAU, Jordan Taylor - 2, Port Hawkesbury, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, in
St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Fredericton, N.B., she was
the daughter of Lindsay Boudreau and Christine Colborne. Surviving are paternal
grandparents, Linda Cole and Gerard Boudreau, Petit de Grat; maternal
grandparents, Hazel and Gordon MacLean, Sugarcamp; Ivan and Patty Colborne,
Antigonish; paternal great-grandparents, Mary Louise and Gerald Boudreau, Petit
de Grat; Elizabeth Cole, Port Hawkesbury; maternal great-grandmother, Rose
Colborne, Truro; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her
paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Donald Cole Jr.; maternal great-grandparents,
Isabell and Stanley MacKinnon, and Ira Colborne. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m.
today in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Rev.
Wilfred Pelley and Rev. Bill Crispo officiating. Burial in St. David's Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Jordan may be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation or
a charity of choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at:
www.haverstocks.com
BAKER, Peter Joseph
BAKER, Peter Joseph - 60, Petit de Grat, passed away May 3, 2006, in St.
Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born June 18, 1945, in Harbour
Breton, N.L., he was a son of Vincent Baker and the late Julia (Skinner)
Baker. Peter was an excellent husband and a friend to all who knew him. He
was a well-liked man in the community always ready to lend a helping hand to
anyone in need. He was an avid fisherman all his life and enjoyed every
minute of his demanding job. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara
(Landry) Baker; father, Vincent Baker; brothers, Edward (Doris), Dan (Mahala),
Linus (Patricia), Joseph (Judy), Silas (Wanda), John, Vincent Jr., Norman,
James, William; sisters, Mary (Joseph), Elizabeth (Ambrose), Barbara
(Gerald), Claudia (James), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by mother, Julia; sister, Jane. Peter will always by sadly missed, forever
loved and fondly remembered by family and friends. Visitation for the late
Peter Joseph Baker will be held in IML Funeral Home, 3450 Highway 206, Petit
de Grat, today from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Mass of Christian
Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church,
Petit de Grat with Rev. Stephane Gamache officiating. Burial to follow in
Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Donations may be made to St.
Joseph's Cemetery Fund or Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Funeral
arrangements are under the compassionate care and direction of IML Funeral
Services, Petit de Grat. On-line condolences may be forwarded to the family
at: iml@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper,
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Clara Ida Burke passes away at 101 BURKE, Clara Ida - 101, Richmond Villa,
St. Peter's, formerly of Poirierville, passed away May 8, 2006, in Strait
Richmond Hospital, Evanston, surrounded by her loving family. Born in
Poirierville, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Louis and Eliza
(Bona) Ranson. She is survived by daughters, Lillian Myalls, Lunenburg;
Vernice Burke Al-tawil, Anna DeCoste, both of Halifax; sons, Allan (Sandy),
Shelburne; Alex (Margaret), Dartmouth; Jerry (Vicky), Caledonia; sister,
Eugenie Cordeau, Poirierville; 29 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews; also her special guardian angel, Vivian Short, and
special friend, Perry Marchand. She was predeceased by her husband, William;
son, Ernest; daughter, Evangeline; sisters, Mary Barb, Annie, Mary-Louise;
brothers, Gustave, Alexander; son, Jean Louie, in infancy, Visitation for
the late Clara Ida Burke will be held in St. Hyacinth Parish Church wake
room, D'Escousse, today and Thursday from 2-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial
will be in St. Hyacinth Parish Church, D'Escousse, at 10 a.m. Friday with
Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating and Rev. J.J. MacDonald assisting. Burial to
follow in St. Hyacinth's Cemetery, D'Escousse. Donations may be made to St.
Hyacinth's Cemetery Fund. Funeral is under the compassionate care and
direction of I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat. On-line condolences may
be forwarded to the family at:
iml@ns.sympatico.ca
Halifax Herald, May 22, 2006
BOUDREAU, Joseph Martin - 85, Pondville, Richmond Co., passed away suddenly
Saturday, May 20, 2006, in St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre,
Arichat. Born in Boudreauville, he was a son of the late Edward Joseph and
Margaret (Fougere) Boudreau. Martin was employed as an Oiler on the Lake
Boats most of his life. He was an active member of New Horizon Seniors Club
in Arichat and also a Charter Member of K of C Council 4607 in West Arichat.
He is survived by his son, Joseph (Linda), Ontario; daughter, Paula MacNeill
(Alan), Truro; sisters, Louise Paon, Arichat; Agnus Krauth (Al), Montreal;
brothers, Amos (Maria), Niagara Falls; Paul (Jackie), Arichat; Donald,
Sackville; grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Joey, Andrew, Alexander and
Katherine. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ethel (Martell); sisters,
Cecile Boudreau, Bernadette Morrison and Marie in infancy; brothers, Henry,
Mark, and Simon in infancy. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 p.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, with Rev.
Stephane Gamache officiating. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Assumption
Parish Cemetery, Arichat. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne
Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences can be
sent to the family at:
www.chboudreau.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Monday, May 22, 2006
BOUDREAU, Joseph Martin - 85, Pondville, Richmond Co., passed away suddenly
Saturday, May 20, 2006, in St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre,
Arichat. Born in Boudreauville, he was a son of the late Edward Joseph and
Margaret (Fougere) Boudreau. Martin was employed as an Oiler on the Lake
Boats most of his life. He was an active member of New Horizon Seniors Club
in Arichat and also a Charter Member of K of C Council 4607 in West Arichat.
He is survived by his son, Joseph (Linda), Ontario; daughter, Paula MacNeill
(Alan), Truro; sisters, Louise Paon, Arichat; Agnus Krauth (Al), Montreal;
brothers, Amos (Maria), Niagara Falls; Paul (Jackie), Arichat; Donald,
Sackville; grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Joey, Andrew, Alexander and
Katherine. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ethel (Martell); sisters,
Cecile Boudreau, Bernadette Morrison and Marie in infancy; brothers, Henry,
Mark, and Simon in infancy. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 p.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, with Rev.
Stephane Gamache officiating. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Assumption
Parish Cemetery, Arichat. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne
Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences can be
sent to the family at:
www.chboudreau.com
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: May 22, 2006
BOUDREAU, Joseph Martin - 85, Pondville, Richmond Co., passed away suddenly
Saturday, May 20, 2006, in St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat.
Born in Boudreauville, he was a son of the late Edward Joseph and Margaret (Fougere)
Boudreau. Martin was employed as an Oiler on the Lake Boats most of his life. He
was an active member of New Horizon Seniors Club in Arichat and also a Charter
Member of K of C Council 4607 in West Arichat. He is survived by his son, Joseph
(Linda), Ontario; daughter, Paula MacNeill (Alan), Truro; sisters, Louise Paon,
Arichat; Agnus Krauth (Al), Montreal; brothers, Amos (Maria), Niagara Falls;
Paul (Jackie), Arichat; Donald, Sackville; grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Joey,
Andrew, Alexander and Katherine. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary
Ethel (Martell); sisters, Cecile Boudreau, Bernadette Morrison and Marie in
infancy; brothers, Henry, Mark, and Simon in infancy. A service of remembrance
will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. In Our Lady of Assumption Church,
Arichat, with Rev. Stephane Gamache officiating. Burial to follow in Our Lady of
Assumption Parish Cemetery, Arichat. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne
Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Funeral arrangements are entrusted
to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences can be sent to the
family at: www.chboudreau.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Monday, June 12, 2006
BRITTEN, Mary Muriel - 82, Arichat, passed away, June 11, 2006, in Strait
Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in D'Escousse, she was a daughter of the late
Bonaventure and Delvina (Fougere) Landry. Muriel was a member of Our Lady of
Assumption C.W.L., a founding member of St. Anne's Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and
also the C.A.M.R. Adult Workshop in Arichat. She was very active in various
community organizations and with Our Lady of Assumption Church. She is survived
by her loving husband of 61 years, Francis Stanislaus; daughters, Sharon
Britten, Delores MacDonald (Rod), both of Port Hawkesbury; Colleen MacRae
(Henry), Dundee; Cindy Britten, Arichat; son, Mark (Michelle), Port Hawkesbury;
sister, Doris LeBlanc, D'Escousse; grandchildren, Trisha Lynn MacLean (Mike),
Amanda MacDonald, Philip Britten, and Andrew Britten. She was predeceased by her
son, Dennis Francis; daughters, Lucy Nola and Lucy Marlaine; sister, Marjorie;
grandsons, John Robert MacDonald and Jamie Britten. Service of Remembrance will
be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat,
with Rev. Stephane Gamache officiating. Burial to in Our Lady of Assumption
Parish Cemetery, Arichat. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Community &
Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the C.H.
Boudreau Funeral
BARNES, Joyce Georgina
BARNES, Joyce Georgina - 79, Arichat, passed away July 25, 2006, in St. Martha's
Regional Hospital in Antigonish. Born in Harbour Mille, N.L., she was a daughter
of the late William and Beatrice (Barnes). She is survived by her children,
Alvin (Carol), Bible Hill; Masie Cowan (Roger), Medicine Hat, Alta.; Maurice
(Carol), Halifax; Rex (Lorna), Arichat; David (Elizabeth), North River; Betty
Lucas (Luke), Dartmouth; Susan Cooper (Stan), Dartmouth; Jim, Arichat; Marlene
Snow (Bobby), Dartmouth; sisters, Theresa Hickey, Edna Keeping, both of North
Sydney; brothers, Harrison (Audrey), Melvin (Edith), both of Newfoundland; 15
grandchildren, one great-grandchild; special friend, sister-in-law, Julie
Barnes. She was predeceased by her husband, Capt. William James Barnes;
grandson, Clay Fisher; brother, Ambrose Barnes; stepbrother, Stan Brown.
Visitation will be held in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat on Friday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. A service of
remembrance will be celebrated in St. John Anglican Church in Arichat on
Saturday morning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Susan Beft officiating. Burial to follow
in St. John Anglican Church Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the
family. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at:
www.chboudreau.com
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Tuesday Oct. 10, 2006.
BOUDREAU, Ann Marie - 58, Arichat, died October 8, 2006, in St. Martha's
Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of Margaret
and the late Amedee David. She is survived by husband, Leon; daughter, Venessa;
sister, Marie; brothers, Gerald, Ulyses, Clarence and Alfred. Cremation has
taken place. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service to
celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. today in OLA Parish Church, Arichat,
Rev. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Donations may be made to Recovery House Monastery. Funeral is under the
compassionate care and direction of I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat.
On-line condolences may be forwarded to the family at:
iml@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONILCLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Monday Oct. 23, 2006.
BOURGEOIS, Henry C. - 73, Louisdale, formerly of Cheticamp, passed away
peacefully on October 20, 2006, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in
Cheticamp on January 3, 1933, he was a son of the late Willie C. and Marie
Louise (Roach) Bourgeois. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp.
Henry worked in maintenance at the VG Site, QEII, and Dartmouth General
Hospitals before moving back to Cheticamp. He then worked for Parks Canada until
retirement in 1991 at age 58. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking,
repairing appliances and most of all landscaping. Henry was a man who touched
the hearts of whoever he met and will be missed by his family and the many
friends he made throughout his life. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47
years, Clothilde Bourgeois; son, Brian Patrick, The Pas, Man.; brothers, Pierre,
Joseph Cyril, Claudie, Cheticamp; Willie Joe, Spryfield; sisters, Sophe Anne,
Elizabeth, both of Cheticamp; Marie Jeanne, Grandby, Que. He was predeceased by
son, Richard; sisters, Alice, Marie Thérèse. Cremation has taken place. Memorial
mass will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, Father J.J.
MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made
to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Nov. 28, 2006.
BURKE, Stan Walter - 82, New Waterford, died November 26, 2006. Born in Lingan,
he was a son of the late Felix and Henrietta (Langley) Burke. Surviving are
wife, Anita (Fleming); daughters, Anne Marie, Brenda, Karen, Diane, Sharon,
June; sons, Bob, Kevin, Pius, Sammy; sisters, Pearl, Hazel; brothers, Raymond,
Pius, Stan; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by
brother, Tony; sisters, Frances, Mabel, Violet, Yvonne. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Funeral 11 a.m.
Thursday in Mount Carmel Church. Luncheon to follow at the Carmel Centre.
Condolences at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Tuesday Dec. 05, 2006.
BRIAND (Riley), Kathleen Lillian - 84, L'Ardoise, died peacefully on December 2,
2006, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. She was a kind and generous person.
Born in Halifax on November 26, 1922, she was a daughter of the late George and
Rita Briand Riley. She is survived by children, George (Gail), Robert (Eileen),
Anne (Vince), Bernadette (Calvin), Diane (George), Philip, Donald (Margeritte),
Xavier (Cathie), Bernard (Lorna), Denise (John), Wanda (Tony). She is also
survived by 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by husband, John Felix; several brothers and
sisters. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. The funeral
will be held Wednesday, December 6, in Holy Guardian Angel's Church, L'Ardoise,
with Rev. Barrett Claire-Johnson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. No
flowers by request. Reception to follow in the community centre. Donations may
be made to Strait Richmond Palliative Care. Arrangements are under the direction
of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Friday Dec. 08, 2006.
BURKE, Anthony Delore - 89, passed away peacefully December 5, 2006, in Camp
Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, surrounded by his family. Born in River
Bourgeois, Richmond Co., on October 30, 1917, he was a son of the late Tilley
(Burke) and Amable Bourque. He served in the Second World War from 1940-1945. He
was Postmaster at River Bourgeois for 32 years, a member of St. John the Baptist
Church choir, a life member of Legion Branch 47, St. Peter's, and a member of
the Newfoundland Social Club, Dartmouth. His greatest loves were music and
dancing. He was predeceased by his wife, Hilda Claire Burke (Boucher); sisters,
Dorothy, Theresa, Ethel, Martha, and brother, Joseph. Surviving are his son,
Irvin; daughter-in-law, Doris, whom he thought the world of; granddaughter,
Claudine, as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
today in River Bourqeois. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Baptist
Church. Arrangements by Alex Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Donations may
be made to St. John the Baptist Church Repair Fund.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Monday Dec. 11, 2006.
BENOIT (Marchand), Mary Rose - 88, Halifax. Born in Louisdale, passed away
December 10, 2006, peacefully with her loving family by her side. Rose was the
daughter of Mary E. Sampson and Edward Marchand (Louisdale). She enjoyed bingo
with her longtime friend Donna Baker. She loved to talk by phone to her very
dear niece Lorraine Carpenter. Rose is survived by children, Eleanor Ladouceur,
Rosemarie Simser, Toronto; Raymond (Donna), Edward (Mary) Benoit; loving sister,
Almeda Boudreau, Louisdale; grandchildren, Darrold (Melinda), Denise (Randy),
Elise Ladouceur, Kimberly (Darren) Benoit, Murray (Amy), Sarah (Paul) Simser,
Julie (Dan) Plashkes, Toronto; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Kayla, Lauren,
Kyle, Natasha, Jackie, Sandy. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph R.
Benoit (Formerly of Pomquet); three brothers and 11 sisters. Rose was deeply
saddened by the loss of two of her grandson's Paul Ladouceur and Michael Benoit,
who she dearly loved and missed. Thank you Lorraine for always being there, a
very sincere thank you Dr. Jack Graham, no words will ever be enough for what
you have done for our mother, grandmother and friend. She will be sadly missed
by all. Following cremation vistation will be held Tuesday, December 12, from
7-9 p.m. in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St., Halifax. Memorial service
will be held Wednesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will be
held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Reception will be held
following the burial at Vimy Legion, Almon Street, Halifax. Donations to
Canadian Diabetes Association or charity of your choice.
E CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifx newspaper, Monday Dec. 11, 2006.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Saturday Dec. 16, 2006.
BURKE, James Jordon - 79, St. Peter's, Richmond Co., died Friday, December 15,
2006, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in French Cove, he was
a son of Simon and Annie (Fougere) Burke. He is survived by his wife of 52
years, Olga (Landry); sons, Marvin (Debbie), Barra Head; Ellis (Sharon),
Sampsonville; daughters, Priscilla (Bradley) Matheson, Sampsonville; Wandalee
(Wayne Burns), Carroll's Corner; grandchildren, Amanda, Trevor, Gordon, Brandy,
Amber, Michaela and one due in April. He is also survived by a sister, Connie.
He was predeceased by brothers, David, Alexander, Maxwell, Isaac, Wilfred and
Joseph; sisters, Mildred, Eldon, Florence, Lottie, Minnie and Freda. Visitation
will be held in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's today and Sunday,
December 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in St. Peter's
Catholic Church on Monday, December 18, at 2 p.m. with Father Everett MacDow
officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Donations may be made
to Strait Richmond Hospital, St. Martha's Regional Hospital or a charity of your
choice.
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper, Wednesday Dec. 27, 2006.
BOUDREAU, Joseph Alzear - 77, died December 22, 2006, at home. Born in Petit de
Grat, he was a son of the late Jentie and Irene (Boudreau) Boudreau. He is
survived by his wife, Alfreda; sons, Louis (Darlene), Arichat; Sheldon (Jennie),
Port Morien; sisters, Leah (Armond) Bond, Petit de Grat; Edwina (Victor) David,
Arichat; brother, Venard (Mary), Petit de Grat; four grandchildren. He was
predeceased by stepmother, Felicity; sisters, Zita and Clarise. For most of his
life, he was a fisherman and worked with Beaver Construction for many years.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial
service to celebrate the life of the late Joseph Alzear Boudreau will be held at
11 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, with Rev.
Duaine Devereaux officiating. Burial to follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a
charity of your choice. Funeral is entrusted to the compassionate care and
direction of I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat. Condolences may be
forwarded to the family at:
iml@ns.sympatico.ca
Charles S.F. "Stan" Boudreau
In West Stockbridge, MA, February 28. Son of Francis and Violet (DeCoste)
Boudreau, native of Petit de Grat, Nova Scotia. Loving husband to Audrey
(Landry) Boudreau. Loving father of William F. Boudreau. Brother of Phil and
Vernon Boudreau. Thirty year employee of Adamation, Inc. of Newton. Funeral
Mass Monday, March 6 at 11 AM in St. Ann's Church, Lenox, MA. Interment
following at Mountain View Cemetery, Lenox. Visiting hours Sunday, 5-8 PM.
Memorial donations to Hospice Care of the Berkshires, 369 South St.,
Pittsfield, MA 01201. Arrangements entrusted to Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main
St., LENOX, MA 01240. Published in the Boston Globe on 3/3/2006.
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