Paul Martin Boccardax passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2013, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Poirierville, Richmond Co., Paul was a son of the late Alexander and Jeanne (Boudreau) Baccardax. Paul was a proud member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Port Hawkesbury and was very active in many facets of the Parish. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Cape Nova Council 7924. A graduate of Université Sainte-Anne and Saint Francis Xavier University, Paul dedicated his career to education, teaching for many years in Richmond County. Even after his retirement, he never lost his love of reading and learning about new things. He also enjoyed art and had a great interest in photography. Paul was a proud Acadian, and joyfully seized any opportunity to converse in his mother tongue. He always enjoyed meeting new friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Florence (Beaton); his daughter, Anne; brother, Rev. Peter J. Baccardax, Pomquet; sisters, Thérèse Digout, River Bourgeois; Estelle Bonna, Poirierville; and many nieces and nephews. He was especially close with his nephew, Don and cousin, Oswald throughout his life. He was predeceased by brothers, Alfred and Tobie, and special niece, Joan Baccardax. Resting in Green's Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St., Port Hawkesbury on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., from where a vigil service will be held at 2 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Port Hawkesbury with Rev. Andrew Boyd presiding; burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In memoriam donations may be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund or Strait Richmond Palliative Care. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green's Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
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Paul Martin Boccardax passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2013, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Poirierville, Richmond Co., Paul was a son of the late Alexander and Jeanne (Boudreau) Baccardax. Paul was a proud member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Port Hawkesbury and was very active in many facets of the Parish. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Cape Nova Council 7924. A graduate of Université Sainte-Anne and Saint Francis Xavier University, Paul dedicated his career to education, teaching for many years in Richmond County. Even after his retirement, he never lost his love of reading and learning about new things. He also enjoyed art and had a great interest in photography. Paul was a proud Acadian, and joyfully seized any opportunity to converse in his mother tongue. He always enjoyed meeting new friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Florence (Beaton); his daughter, Anne; brother, Rev. Peter J. Baccardax, Pomquet; sisters, Thérèse Digout, River Bourgeois; Estelle Bonna, Poirierville; and many nieces and nephews. He was especially close with his nephew, Don and cousin, Oswald throughout his life. He was predeceased by brothers, Alfred and Tobie, and special niece, Joan Baccardax. Resting in Green's Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St., Port Hawkesbury on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., from where a vigil service will be held at 2 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Port Hawkesbury with Rev. Andrew Boyd presiding; burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In memoriam donations may be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund or Strait Richmond Palliative Care. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green's Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
www.greensfuneralhome.ca
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