WATERVILLE – Joseph Edgar Aurele Boudreau passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Waterville, Maine. Born Aug. 11, 1924, in Maria, Quebec, to Edgar and Julia (Guite) Boudreau.

He worked at Maine Central Railroad until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was presented with the very first Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award from the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. He raised and trained Labrador retrievers, earning many trophies, medals and ribbons. He was a hunter and gatherer who loved his dogs and his gardens. If you played ice hockey in the 1970s, he most likely sharpened your skates. He was a long time member of The Elks Club. He loved telling the stories of his countless adventures and experiences … a life well lived.

He is survived by his children, Paul (Lucille Poulin) of Waterville; Mark (Patricia Michaud) of Waterville; Gerard (Joline St. Pierre) of Waterville, Jeanne Otis (Thomas) Waterville, David (Teresa Michaud) of Fairfield; Daniel (Cherie Murphy) of Deerfield, N.H.; Donald (Tina Boulette) of Sidney; Julie Capponi (David) of Fairfield; Susan Inman (Kevin) of Topsfield, Mass.; Brother Gerard, sisters Doris, Rita, Huguette and Louise all from Canada; many nieces and nephews, 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two wives, Theresa (Roy) Boudreau and Pauline (Couture) Boudreau; sons, James and Ronald; sisters Laurette and Claire; and brother Renald.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 11, at 12 p.m., noon, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home 8 Elm St., Waterville, Maine 04901.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society Waterville, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, 04901 or The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 101 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine, 04901

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