Joseph Paul Lorenzo BOUDREAU

BOUDREAU, Joseph Paul Lorenzo (Zoe) 2008-05-20 Mr. Joseph Paul Lorenzo (Zoe) Boudreau, 81 years, Duncan, BC, formerly of Red Rock, ON passed away peacefully at his daughter‘s residence on May 16th, with his family at his side. Lorenzo was employed by Domtar Ltd. in Red Rock before his retirement in 1990. Zoe and Rita moved to lovely Duncan, BC where he lived out the rest of his days with the love and care of his eldest daughter and son. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4247 Red Rock and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 226. Predeceased by his parents Francis and Clothilde Boudreau, stepmother Marie Cyr, siblings, Corrinne Cloukey, Sylvester, Fernand, Roger, Martha Duplante, Marie Bursey, and Georgette Roussie, and his youngest son, Real (1989). Zoe is survived by siblings Reina Forget of Montreal, PQ, and Gilles (Rose-Aline) Boudreau of St. Jules, PQ. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Rita (nee Crevier), children Paula (Carlo) Stocco, Laurent (Jeannine), Duncan, BC, Doris (Tony) Kelso, Thunder Bay, ON, Norman (Fay), Port Elgin, ON, Alain (Mercedes), Aurora, ON, Deanne (Norman) St. Pierre, Belleville, ON. A proud pepere, he will be greatly missed by his 14 grandchildren; Tania (David) Keeler, Lynne Boudreau, Nicole (Dominic) Akaadom, Angie (Chris) Gagne, Jamie (Sarah) Kelso, Daniel (Bridget) Boudreau, Adam, Randy &Tawnee Boudreau, Chad St. Pierre, Ryan, Lydia & Austin Boudreau, and Alex Segura. Five great grandchildren, Brock & Zak Keeler, Quayson Akaadom, Hunter Boudreau and Noah Gagne. Surely to be missed by his newest companion, “Mr. Johnson”, his fine feathered friend. Family was very important to him. Zoe and Rita rarely missed any of the special events in the lives of his numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He was a very beloved “N‘onc”. Zoe enjoyed the outdoors - camping, fishing and hunting. “Mr. Gadget” loved to putter around his garage working on his many projects in the 58 years he resided in Red Rock. He very seldom missed a community dance where he danced well into the early hours, usually the last to leave. For the many friends and family of Zoe, his inviting smile, infectious laugh and good natured spirit will truly be missed. According to Lorenzo‘s wishes, a funeral mass was held in Duncan, BC followed by cremation in Victoria, BC. A memorial service celebrating the life of Lorenzo (Zoe) will be held on Saturday May, 24th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Hilary‘s Catholic Church in Red Rock, ON with Father R. Morriseau officiating. A reception will follow at the Red Rock Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 226. A private family gathering for interment alongside his son Real will take place at Cliffside Cemetery, Nipigon, ON. at a later time. Friends of Zoe wishing to make donations may do so to the newly created Red Rock Beautification Project c/o Township of Red Rock, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association of Canada. Arrangements are in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon.