It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn Ruth Marie (McMaster) Boudreau on May 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, NS, Evelyn grew up in New Waterford, NS. She completed her education in nursing at the Cape Breton Regional Vocational school and moved to Cheticamp, where she fulfilled 43 years as a devoted nurse, caring for the people of the community at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre.
Evelyn’s level of care was beyond measure. She showed her heartfelt compassion to everyone she met, inside and outside of the hospital. She loved her family more than anything and was happiest when with them.
Evelyn’s eyes sparkled when she was with her family and always at the heart of bringing people together. She was forever teaching, always so present and enjoying each moment – from baking, gardening, reading, singing, and enjoying her love of the outdoors. She loved her trips to Ottawa to see her girls and would travel all over Cape Breton cheering on her family members playing hockey. She was often the loudest one in the stands. Evelyn retired in 2017, which allowed her to spend more time with her family and 3 grandchildren, whom she adored.
Evelyn was always up for anything and loved a good adventure. She loved consignment shopping, garage sales, tending to her gardens and many plants, picking blueberries and nature walks with her hubby, beach days, hanging clothes, scrapbooking with her girlfriends, playing cards and suppers out with her crew, hiking in the national park and even year-round swimming in the ocean in her wetsuit. She was an avid reader and always had a book in hand wherever she went. Evelyn loved life and lived to cherish every moment, she never took anything for granted and constantly reminded those around her of the important things in life – family, love and kindness to all. She always saw the positive in every situation.
Evelyn will be forever remembered by her loving husband, Cyril Boudreau, Cheticamp, NS and her children who adored her, Jason Boudreau (Tara), Port Hood, NS, Crystal Doherty (Joe), Ottawa, ON, Grant Boudreau (Michelle), Edmonton, AB and Paige Boudreau, Ottawa, ON. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ethan, Port Hood and Noah, Grayson and Jordyn, Ottawa. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Marilyn MacNeil, Stayner, ON, Rhona Lockhart, Kentville, NS, her brothers, Doug McMaster, Truro, NS and Adrian McMaster, Truro, NS, her sister-in-law, Priscille Boudreau (Bob Hyland), Bedford, NS, and brothers-in-law Jean-Claude Boudreau (EJ), Bedford, NS and Earl McLellan, Sydney, NS as well as her mother-in-law, Yvette Boudreau, Bedford, NS and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her loving mother Helena “Grace” McMaster, her father Russel McMaster, her stepfather William Oliver, her brother Richard (Rick) McMaster, her sister-in-law, Jeannine McLellan and father-in-law, Wilfred Boudreau as well as her two brothers-in-law Leo MacNeil and Chris Lockhart.
A special heartfelt thank you to Dr. Amelie Maillet and the entire hospital team, who went above and beyond throughout every step of mom’s stay with them. The doctors, nurses and all the staff showed mom a level of care that will never be forgotten. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made in Evelyn’s name to the Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor the beautiful and full life that Evelyn lived.
Condolences
Condolences to all of Evelyn’s family. Our families were close growing up in 14 Yard. Memories of Evelyn are of a sweet, special person.. your loss must be awful. 🙏💙
Condolences to the family on the passing of their loved one, Evelyn. May she RIP.❤️🙏
To Evelyn’s Family,
My husband and I graduated high school with Evelyn in 1974. We were saddened to learn she had passed away. Reading the comments posted you can tell how well liked she was and she was loved back here in NewWaterford also. May you fly among the Angels Evelyn ! RIP
Rick & Valerie
Cyril, and family, i cannot explain the saddness and sorrow i feel for you at this time. Evelyn was my best friend all through my life as you know. I was blessed with friendship 💕 and i will carry wonderful memories with me. Myself John, Cheryl Heather and Kevin send our heartfelt condolences 🙏 to the family of the most wonderful person I ever knew. Watch over us Evelyn, God Bless, RIP my dear
My deepest condolences to Cyril, Jason, Crystal, Grant and Paige. Jason, I have so many great memories of hanging out at your house and the warmth and friendliness your mom brought.
Thinking of you with sympathy Cyril and your family as well as Evelyn’s. Hoping you find comfort in your special memories of her and for the love she shared and the happiness she brought to so many people. May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you my dear friend Crystal and your family during this difficult time. Your mom will forever be remembered through all of the many great memories you have. I am very sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to all those who loved Evelyn, to her family and friends.
She was so kind, I will never forget her caring and calm ways.
Sincere condolences to Cyril, Jason, Crystal, Paige, Grant and all of her family and close friends. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. ❤️
My condolences to all her family, coworkers, friends & all who had the opportunity to be cared for by this special nurse. May you RIP Neighbor, Fly high❤️😇
Evelyn was such an all-round fine lady. She was so kind to everyone she met and I’m sure she’ll be missed by many. My sincere condolences to her family.
One of the sweetest and most caring nurses you’d ever wish to have. She was so awesome with my Christopher and I’ll never forget that. My boys and Jason played hockey together and she was a great sport (it kind of didn’t matter but it really did lol) if they won or lost. She always had a smile regardless of where you seen her. Cyril, I send you and your family my heart felt condolences. May you RIP sweet lady 🙏🥲😇
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. I first met Evelyn when she precepted me to take her position at SHH while she was taking a maternity leave. She was a wonderful teacher, nurse and friend.
Always with a smile on her face and willing to help in any way. I continued to work with her for another five years after she returned from her leave. We had many laughs together and was always happy to see her upon my visits to Cheticamp. Condolences to all her family. A great loss to the family and her community.
To Cyril, Jason, Crystal, Paige and Grant, our sincere condolences to you. I’m sure you have plenty of beautiful memories that will ease the pain of losing such a wonderful person so young. Stay strong. Claudie and Laurette
If the legacy of a person’s life is measured by the lives she has touched and how much she is loved then a big piece of Evelyn’s life will live on in all of us. There are no words that we can say to express the profound sorrow we feel today. It was a privilege to everyone who know her and love her. I will take her larger than life way about her and her huge smile that lit every room.. May you Rest In Peace 💞💐💞
I’m so sorry for your loss, Cyril, Crystal, Paige, Jason, Grant, family and friends. Evelyn was one of the kindest persons I have ever known, She will be missed. Rest in peace Evelyn.
Cyril and family,
Evelyn was always caring, compassionate, pleasant, and a hard worker. She put everyone ahead of herself but really enjoyed life. It was always a pleasure to have her on shift. Please accept my condolences. God bless.
Honorine
So very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with and learning from Evelyn. She was the kind of nurse, and person, everyone should strive to be! She will be greatly missed by many. Sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
My condolences to Cyril and all the family and friends. I met Evelyn not long after she moved to Chéticamp at Ann Cecile’s and she was a very kind person. Also, to think after being married she would become a neighbour. She always had a smile and a hello every time we saw each other. May she RIP.
She was a caring nurse which I was fortunate to see her at her work my sympathy goes out to all family members involve
Evelyn was one of a kind……she had a heart of gold, and went above & beyond to help patients, family & friends……still can’t believe she’s gone! Fly high Evelyn! You deserve it!
Evelyn gave the biggest and longest bear hugs that ever existed.
She always welcomed everyone’s visits to Cheticamp. And if you did not visit enough, she came to you.
A few years ago we saw the Beach Boys in Truro. Rhona and Ev danced in front of the band.
She was the anchor of our family. Seeing how her former colleagues thought of her and were there for her when needed, meant so much to us. I still cannot believe what happened and so fast. Cyril, Jason, Crystal, Grant and Paige: you were pillars of strength at times I know when I needed it. Thank you. Evelyn would be so proud of you. We all will miss her so much. But together, we will get through this by remembering her for her specialness as a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister.
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Evelyns passing. My sincere condolences to her family. Evelyn was a remarkable person, and a true blessing to those she cared for. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed, and remembered fondly.
I am very sorry to read about Evelyn’s passing. I knew her from growing up in New Waterford and would meet her at in-services as we were both nurses. She was a lovely person and will be missed by all.