It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of David
Joseph Boudreau, 79, of Little Dover. He passed away peacefully with
his loving family by his side on Monday, November 8th, 2021, in the
Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso.
Born on April 20th 1942, he was the son of the late James and
Blanch Boudreau. He was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church.
Dave spent most of his working career on and around the sea where he
made many lifelong friends. He worked on the Great Lakes, for Eastern
Shore Fisheries and finished his career as a supervisor of the salt
fish division for Seafreeze Foods in Canso. In his younger
years, he was a member of the Little Dover Volunteer Fire Department
and the Little Dover Men’s Club. After he retired his passion
became gardening, where he grew ‘The Best’ carrots and strawberries.
He also enjoyed walking, reading, and spending time with his wife,
daughters, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol of 58 years, his
daughters, Sandra, Oakville, ON; Patsy (Walter), Mount Uniacke; Wanda
(Pat), Little Dover; Jennifer (Curtis), Little Dover; son in-law Danny
(Little Dover); his 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. He is
also survived by his sisters, Betty, Little Dover; Marg (Perry),
Canso; his brother, Austin (Dorothy), Bayfield; brother-in-law, Ronnie
(Marg), of Canso; sister-in-law, Marlaine, of Canso; and
brother-in-law, Alcide, of Little Dover. He was predeceased
by his daughter, Karen; his brothers, Harry, Vernon, and Garfield; his
sisters, Victoria and Sandra, and his parents James and Blanch
Boudreau.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of
Eastern Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion during his
short stay.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18th from 2-4
and 7-9 pm in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Due to vaccine
mandates a small family funeral mass of 25 will take place at 11 am on
Friday, November 19th in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Little
Dover with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor officiating. A private burial
will take place at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the
Eastern Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
1942 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Joseph Boudreau 1942 2021..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia