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Dianne Opal Elizabeth (Fader) Boutilier
It is with the grace of heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our mom Dianne, at the age of 82. Mom used her spirit and love for life while struggling with acute renal failure and, mom sadly succumbed and lost her battle on Dec 16, 2024.
Dianne was born on August 1, 1942, to Opal Fader on Mason’s Point, a miracle child, she was able to beat all odds with one kidney and grow up to participate in a fulfilling life. A beautiful part of her story is that she able to fulfill a circle by being born, having lived a full life and then passing on Mason’s Point, following the steps of her lifelong partner Allen, where they will now be together again. She is survived by her daughter Vickey (Dave), her son Terry, and fur baby Tabby. Dianne is predeceased by her husband Allen of over 50 years, her Mom, Opal, Murray Christie (stepfather), Stanley Boutilier (brother-in-law), and Elvina Boutilier (sister-in-law).
Dianne graduated from Halifax Vocational School with a bookkeeping degree, and went to work for the Children’s Aid Society for a short time prior to starting her family life. Dianne married Allen Boutilier on June 24th 1967. This is when all her dreams came true as they raised their 2 children together. Both Dianne and Allen were pillars in the community, and many relied on their community minded spirit. Dianne kept her love of children and people close and while raising her own children, went on to care for many others in her home. Dianne also was well known for selling eggs, baking fruit cakes at Christmas, and most of us have been lucky recipients of her bread. She knew that community get togethers required good food and she would never disappoint in her seasonal gifts. She was an active member of the Anglican Women’s Church Guild and supported years of church suppers, to which her coleslaw was the hit and no church supper would be complete without her coleslaw.
Dianne loved being social and involved and took pride and joy while inviting anyone home for tea and the sweet homemade treat of something she baked. Whether it was her famous short bread, or if you were lucky enough to get a piece of strawberry pie – that’s when you knew you hit the right season. She was always willing to listen, love and feed you with what you need and was always the first one to welcome new families to the community.
There will be no visitation, as once we realized her time was winding down, we spent the last few months having visitation in the home while mom was still alive. We are proud to say that over 300 people came to visit and brighten her day and spirits. We believe that this community love is what helped us have these last 3 months with mom, so we thank our community support.
There are so may to thank, but Terry and I feel the need to mention a few. To Mom and Dad’s best friends, Donalda and Wayne Johnstone, for their years of friendship, love and support, an extra thanks for these past 3 months for everything you provided from baking to laundry and even Christmas shopping. To Vernon and Jane for their regular visits and emotional support, your love will never be forgotten. To Jessee for all her cookies that were enjoyed by all who visited helping mom go out in the style she is accustomed to by offering a sweet treat, and to Jessee’s fudge..we are pretty sure we shared it, but it’s not easy giving away the gold. To Monty, Kathy and their children for all the visits, friendship and love sitting with us and how can you not mention Tristan for always obliging mom when she requested lobster. The best neighbors in the world Bruce Crump, Kathy Viau, Donna and Kevin Ball, Peter and Mary Ellen for pulling together in our time of need and providing everything we needed to take care of mom and ourselves. We know that mom would want to personally thank Audrey, who called every other night, and Donzella for all those Saturday nights when she would sit with mom, as she was still adjusting to being without Allen.
The palliative care team Meghan and, Kristy, Ann, Balldeep, and Sandeep all from home care and of course Dr. Jill, who never hesitated to help us in any way and provided us the ease with house calls. Every house call Dr Jill attended, she left with pickles, we couldn’t of accomplished this without you all. And mom would want to give special thanks to Sonny and Buddy Boutilier, as well as Carmen Chapmen for all the private concerts and sing-a-longs. Thanks to Reverand Brianna for all the visits, communion and prayers with us whenever we called.
We also want to thank our special friendships that supported us through this difficult time, Terry would like to thank Donny and Louanne, Jerry, Mike and Hayden. Vickey would like to thank Crystal, Kim, Gordy, Diane and my friends from BLT school for helping with the emotional support, treats, get-a-ways and your supportive love in helping the two of us to stay emotionally strong throughout this process. We love all of you and please forgive us if we forgot anyone, but we know we couldn’t ask for more or better people in our lives.
Many stories over the years of card games, lobster suppers, parties at the house or attending the parties at Masonic Hall, we have been fortunate to have the greatest parents ever and we will miss you both forever. Mom you can now join Dad and be by his side again.
Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 1:30 pm at St Georges Church, with reception to follow in the basement. As mom was so community minded, we ask that you invite a neighbour or friend to your home for refreshments and conversation in memory of her or a donation to St. George’s Church.

2024

Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes

Décès pour la Ville , Province Nova Scotia

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