Marie Adrienne Therese Boulet

A beautiful chapter spanning more than a century has gently come to a close with the peaceful passing of our beloved Marie Adrienne Thérèse Boulet, on November 6, 2026 at Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home in Halifax. Thérèse, throughout her 104 years, gave so much of herself to those she loved and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, strength, and precious memories that time can never erase.

Thérèse was born on January 9, 1922 the daughter of Ludovic Gagne and Lauretta Harrisson of Matane, Quebec. She is predeceased by her husband Ernest Boulet, her son Paul, her seven brothers - Fernand, Raymond, Laurent, Gilles, Jean Charles, Jaques, Guy, and two sisters - Gervaise and Jacqueline.

Thérèse will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Brian Dawe, her daughter-in-law, Lee-Anne Boulet, wife of her late son, Paul Boulet; and her four cherished; grandchildren, David Dawe (Zoe Piggott), Darryl Dawe (Maria Grasso), Heather Dawe (Brett Bjerno), and Adrienne Boulet. She was also a proud and loving great-grandmother to Callie, Marcus, Isabel, and Celeste. Thérèse took immense pride in her family, and the love she shared across generations will remain an enduring part of her remarkable legacy.

Thérèse found great joy and happiness in life's simple pleasures. She had a special love for her vegetable garden, which she tended with care, patience, and pride, delighting in the fruits of her labour. She was also a talented and devoted seamstress who enjoyed sewing and knitting, often creating beautiful handmade items that reflected her skill, thoughtfulness, and love for others. Equally dear to her heart were the many happy hours spent playing cards with friends, sharing laughter, lively conversation, and the warmth of cherished friendships. These simple but meaningful pleasures brought richness and happiness to her life and reflected the wonderful qualities that made Thérèse so special: her patience, kindness, creativity, and genuine enjoyment of the people around her.

For the past number of years, Thérèse made her home at Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home, where she was surrounded by the kindness, compassion, and exceptional care of a truly dedicated staff and her devoted friend (Roseann). Throughout those years, the caregivers became an important part of her extended family, treating her with warmth, dignity, patience, and genuine affection. Their unwavering commitment to her comfort, well-being, and happiness brought tremendous peace of mind and reassurance to her family. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at Saint Vincent’s for the extraordinary care, tenderness, and respect they showed Thérèse over so many years. Their kindness will always be remembered and sincerely appreciated.

As we say our final goodbye to our beloved Thérèse, we do so with heavy hearts, but also with profound gratitude for the extraordinary 104 years of life, love, and memories she shared with us. Her life was a beautiful testament to the enduring importance of family, friendship, kindness, and the simple joys that make life so meaningful. Although her journey has gently come to an end, the love she gave, the values she instilled, and the precious memories she created will remain with us always. She leaves behind a legacy that will live on through the generations of family she loved so dearly and in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Thérèse will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and her love a gift that will remain in our hearts forever.

Thérèse is resting at Mattatall Funeral Home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where a private family service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, to celebrate her remarkable life and honour her cherished memory. Family visitation will take place from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m., followed by a funeral service from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Following the service, Thérèse will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Sackville, Nova Scotia, where she will be lovingly remembered and surrounded by the family, she held so dear.