Boudreault (Rooney) Zita Marion
                                          June 23, 1923 to August 10, 2022
 
                                                  A Life Well Lived

On August 10th in her 100th year, Zita, quietly and peacefully and with the grace and dignity for which she was known, departed this world, to join her husband George Boudreault who she so dearly missed, and her son Danny Boudreault and her daughter-in-law Sheila (Molloy) Boudreault. Zita was predeceased by her parents Frank and Marie Rooney Orwell brothers, Wilbert (Faye) Rooney, Gerald (Flo) Rooney, Julian (Teresa) Rooney, Leroy Rooney sisters Doris (Ernie) McCarey and Celie (Jack) Dalziel.

Mom was the last remaining aunt, sister-in-law on our Boudreault side of the family, leaving many to mourn her loss. Left to cherish mom’s memory are her children, Len (Cathy) Boudreault Ottawa, Duke and Yvonne Higgins Montague, Mike and Linda Boudreault Montague; daughter-in-law, Pam Boudreault; Sisters, Laurena (Bill) Coughlin, Marie (Tom) Harris, Eileen (Ken) Atkinson and brother Joe Rooney. Grammie to nine grandchildren, Marc (Rachael) Boudreault, Colin Boudreault, Emily (Matt) Boudreault, Paul Boudreault, Jason (Brenda) Higgins, Bryan (Kat) Higgins, Angela (Rory) Boudreault, Bethany (Clene) Boudreault, Krista (Kenneth) Sanderson. Great Grandmother aka GG to 15 great grandchildren, Angelina & Charlie Boudreault, Azaela & Poppy Rose Boudreault, Leeland & Denali Dion, Abigail & Brayden Higgins, MacKenzie, Alex, and Emma Higgins, Shay & Maggie McNaboe, Knox Ferguson and Celie Sanderson.

Zita’s life was dedicated to those most dear to her along with family, education, and her faith. Mom graduated from Prince of Wales and began her teaching career in Vernon in 1943 for the salary of $600.00. From there, she moved to Georgetown became principal, and met the love of her life George. In 1945 Mom moved to a two room school in Uigg. Mom always had a thirst for knowledge, and continued pursuing her education, graduating from UPEI with her Bachelor of Education in 1973. Mom retired from teaching at Montague High School completing a 33 year span, touching the lives of many. Mom’s family was everything to her, she celebrated the highs, and listened and guided us through the lows. She always wanted updates of what everyone was doing. A woman of strong faith, Mom’s most memorable trip was travelling to the Holy Land. She was a devoted member of Catholic Womens’ League, Hospice, Eucharistic Ministry and Right to Life.

At 93 years of age mom was still driving, and visiting the "old people" dropping off fish cakes! She enjoyed her daily crossword, Cryptoquote and loved a game of bridge.

The last three years, living with vascular dementia and Covid dramatically impacted the quality of Mom’s life, but it was an honor and a privilege to be with Mom especially on those days when her memories came floating back. Sharp witted, world traveller, music lover, friend, advisor... you did good Mom... you did good! Rest easy.

Resting at Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home with visiting on Saturday August 13 from 7 to 9 pm; Sunday August 14 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Monday, August 15, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Montague 3:00 pm. Interment to follow in the parish Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made through the funeral home website at www.fergusonlogan.com.

Family flowers only, donations to the Montague Food Bank or a charity of choice would be appreciated.  

Due to allergies and health concerns with the family, please refrain from any scented products and please wear a mask.