Obituary of Eric Joseph Boudreau

The death of Eric J. Boudreau of Quispamsis, husband of Doreen Boudreau, occurred Sunday, May 20th, 2007, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on October 6th, 1924 in Lower Montague, PEI, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Murphy) Boudreau. Eric lived his life as a loving, dedicated, compassionate and ever cheerful husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends alike. Eric was a member of St. Mark’s Parish and was a Veteran of WWII, serving as a paratrooper. Besides his loving wife, Doreen (Mahar), Eric is also survived by three daughters, Geri Herrington (Jim) of Quispamsis, Joan Steele (Mike) of Nauwigewauk and Brenda Chisholm (Ronald) of Antigonish, NS; two sons, Eric T. Boudreau of Quispamsis and Brian Boudreau (Theresa) of Hampton; two sisters, Catherine MacKenzie of PEI and Patricia Cameron of Quispamsis; thirteen grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, John, Louis, Clarence and Vincent. At the request of the family there will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Quispamsis, at 10:00 am. A reception will follow in St. Mark’s Church Hall. A private interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Kennebecasis Select Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, NB (506) 849-2119. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association. www.kennebecasisfh.com