Boudreau, William Chesley, East
Tracadie
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of
William Chesley Boudreau formerly of East Tracadie who passed away at
the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home on September 30, 2022, at the age of
87.
Born in East Tracadie on November 5, 1934, he was the son of
the late William and Hilda (Levangie) Boudreau.
He worked as a carpenter, a carpet installer, small engine
repairman, a fisherman, and a handyman. If there was a job to be done,
William could do it. He enjoyed spending time with his
family, playing cards, gardening, telling stories, and building things
for and with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Shirley
(DeCoste); three children: Father Daniel Boudreau, Reserve Mines;
David (Sharon) Boudreau, East Tracadie; Marian (Eric) Mikkelson,
Antigonish; four grandchildren; whom he loved dearly and was so proud:
Parker and Olivia Boudreau; Kyle and Andrew Mikkelson; three brothers:
James; Richard (Betty) and Albert (Sharon) all of East
Tracadie.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Eugene;
and sister Celestine Gillis; and many members of his extended
family.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College
Street, Antigonish on Thursday, October 6th
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be in St.
Peter’s Church, Tracadie on Friday at 11:00 am with Reverend
John Barry and Reverend Daniel Boudreau presiding. Burial in
the parish cemetery.
Donations in William’s memory may be made to St.
Peter’s Parish, Tracadie.
The family would like to thank the staff of the R.K.
MacDonald Nursing Home for the care they provided to
William. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.
1934 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Chesley Boudreau 1934 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia