Albenie Alex Boudreau

Funeral service for the late Albenie Alex Boudreau, 99, Louisdale, was held February 12 in St. Louis Parish, Louisdale, with Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial will be in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisdale, at a later date. Mr. Boudreau died February 7, 2019, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born January 27, 1920, in Louisdale, he was the son of Alexander and Mederise (Samson) Boudreau. He devoted his life to providing for his family. He left school at an early age to work with his father. In 1943, he enlisted in the Canadian Army where he served until 1946. He owned a construction company, and was a jack of all trades before opening a ‘pop shop’ in Louisdale. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, or having a stiff drink while playing crib. He was very involved in his community. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47, a member of the Louisdale Lions Club and also served on numerous committees in the community over the years. He is survived by his five children, Alfred (Darlene), Rosemarie (Ronald), Sylvia (Garry), Sheila (Russ), Angela, all of Louisdale; 10 grandchildren, Colette (Nick), Jason (Julie), Rene (Julie), Wesley (Karen), Deanna (Todd), Amanda (Vince), Krista (Dwayne), Holly (Jon), Zachary (Jessica), Shelby; 15 great-grandchildren; only living relative, Alma Martell; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of close to 68 years, Theresa; two grandchildren, Geraldine and Ronald Samson; two sisters, Rose, Mary; two brothers, Joseph, Willie. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisdale Cenotaph or the Autism Nova Scotia Strait Area Chapter. Online condolences: www.chboudreau.com