Gilles married Amanda Saulnier. [Group Sheet]

Albert married Jeanne-Louise Boudreau. [Group Sheet]

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Melvin Robert Boudreau
Published: April 17, 2020
Age 97, of La
Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, formerly of Meteghan River, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in La Villa with his daughter by his side. Born in Wedgeport, he was a son of the late Terrance and Madeleine (Pothier) Boudreau.
Age 97, of La Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, formerly of Meteghan River, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in La Villa with his daughter by his side. Born in Wedgeport, he was a son of the late Terrance and Madeleine (Pothier) Boudreau. Melvin, a veteran of the Second World War, served in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the minesweeper HMCS Kenora during the landings that began the liberation of Europe. Opening routes for the ships that would land at Juno Beach was dangerous work for those on the minesweepers. Melvin was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, Saulnierville. Upon returning from war, he was married to Rosaline d'Entremont on June 17, 1946. On June 18, 2015 at La Villa Acadienne, Melvin was awarded France's Legion of Honour Medal for his role in the liberation of the country during the 1944 D-Day landings at Juno Beach. Melvin wore many hats during his working years. He worked at Meteghan shipyard, opened and operated Acadian Overalls, was postmaster of the Meteghan River Post Office, drove a school bus, and sold monuments for Heritage Memorials for many years. He also worked at his father-in-law's store "La Shoppe a Leonard". His wife Rosaline proudly worked by his side throughout their working years. From time to time he also helped his brother-in-law Victor Deveau at Meteghan Funeral Home. During his spare time, he enjoyed trout fishing, hunting rabbits, deer, and moose and especially looked forward to his moose hunting trips to Newfoundland, and Cape Breton. He also enjoyed going tuna fishing with his brother Delisle Boudreau, Dr. Robert Belliveau, Dave Jubis, Micheal Deveau, and many others. He, along with his wife Rosaline, enjoyed travelling, playing cards, and golfing. They truly enjoyed their life together. He was a very generous man with a kind heart, not only towards family and friends, but he was always ready to lend a helping hand wherever needed. Melvin was a devoted and loving husband, papa, father-in-law, grandpère, great-grandpère, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. He is survived by daughter, Jeanne-Louise (Albert) Saulnier, Saulnierville; sister, Alice Boudreau, Berwick; granddaughter, Amanda (Gilles) LeBlanc, Ottawa; great-grandchildren, Kenley and Grayson; and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by wife, Rosaline; brothers, Gerald, Delisle, Reginald; sisters, Françoise, Claire. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Meteghan Funeral Home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private burial will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A funeral mass and veteran service will be held at a later date in Église Sacré-Coeur, Saulnierville. Donations may be made to the Parkinson Canada Maritime Region or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to say a special thank you to his villa family for the care given to Melvin over the past nine years and for the compassion and care given to Melvin and Jeanne-Louise during his final moments. He will be sadly missed by his family, but forever will be in our hearts.

Melvin married Rosaline d'Entremont. Rosaline (daughter of Joseph Leonard d'Entremont and Maria Sarah LeBlanc) was born 14 Mar 1923; died 6 Mar 2016, La Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Sacré-Coeur/Sacred Heart Cemetery - Saulnierville, Digby Co., Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

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Rosaline M. Boudreau
March 14, 1923 - March 06, 2016

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BOUDREAU, Rosaline M. ? Age 92, of La Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, formerly of Meteghan River, died peacefully, Sunday, March 6, 2016 in La Villa Acadienne surrounded by her family. Born in Meteghan River, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Sarah (LeBlanc) d?Entremont. After completing her grade 12 she worked at the Royal Bank in Meteghan River, following her marriage to Melvin she worked by his side at the Overall Factory in Meteghan River, then at the post office in Meteghan River. They also sold monuments for Heritage Memorials for many years. Rosaline was a loving and selfless wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, always putting others first. She loved her family and adored her granddaughter and great-grandchildren. In her spare time she loved playing cards, playing scrabble, doing her crossword puzzles, cryptoquotes and recently enjoyed coloring. She leaves her husband of 69 years, Melvin, La Villa Acadienne, Meteghan; daughter, Jeanne-Louise (Albert), Saulnier; granddaughter, Amanda (Gilles) LeBlanc, Ottawa; great-grandchildren, Kenley, Grayson; sisters, Sister Anna d?Entremont, Celeste Deveau; many nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held Friday, March 11th, from 2-4 p.m. and Saturday from 10-10:30 a.m. in the Meteghan Funeral Home followed by funeral at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville. Interment in parish cemetery. Donations can be made to Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville, La Villa Acadienne Charitable Foundation or charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff of La Villa Acadienne for the care and compassion given to Rosaline during her stay. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends but forever will be in our hearts.