Beatrice Mary "Mae" (Boudreau) Hall – 79, Halifax, Nova Scotia, formerly of Truro, Nova Scotia. It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of a woman of quiet strength and dignity, an adored mother, much-loved nanny and cherished friend on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Maplestone Enhanced Care, Halifax, after a thankfully brief battle with dementia. Born in Joggins, Nova Scotia, Mae was the only daughter of the late Clovis Boudreau and Lillian (Mitchell), both of Joggins.
She worked in her father’s general store in Joggins until she married her beloved husband, James, in 1955. They moved to Moncton shortly after the birth of their first daughter and in 1977 the family moved to Truro. Just a wife and mom? Never! Being a dedicated and loving mother to two devoted daughters was her hardest job and yet her biggest accomplishment. She was the best mother and grandmother, and a wife with such undying love and support for her husband that it continued for 23 years after his death, showing that opposites do attract. Her quiet, though steadfast stubborn determination, greatly impacted the successes of her small family. She was proud of her husband, children and grandchildren and encouraged them always. Her family was her primary focus in life. A subtle sense of humour and a shy smile, she always tried to find the rainbow in a storm.
Along with her parents, Mae was predeceased by her husband, James A.F. Hall; nephews, Bruce Boudreau, Gary Hollis; sisters-in-law, Norma (Hall) Hollis, Shirley (MacAleese) Boudreau; brothers-in-law, William Hall, Dara Hoeg; many aunts and uncles. Mae is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Richard) Belyea, Saint John, New Brunswick; Brenda (Pierre) Gagné, Halifax; grandchildren, Jordan, Vanessa (Joel), Lucas, all of Saint John, New Brunswick; brother, Wally (Maureen) Boudreau, Halifax; sister-in-law, Joyce (Hall) Hoeg, Joggins; aunt, Hazel Parsons, Amherst; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Mae’s family will receive friends from 2-4, 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Brunswick Street United Church, 250 Brunswick Street, Truro, Reverend Boyd Vincent officiating. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. Reception to follow at Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mae’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society or any dementia society, Canadian Cancer Society, Joggins United Church or a charity of your choice are welcomed. The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the staff at Maplestone Enhanced Care (Ringdale Court) for their wonderful care of our mother and always treating mom with the upmost respect and allowing her to maintain her dignity. Private messages of condolences may be sent to the family by viewing Mae’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Mothers are not for just the here and now,
we shall feel her strong embrace and loving touch for eternity.