Born September 11, 1942 --- Passed away June 18, 2020. Died suddenly at home on June 18, 2020. Beloved wife to Daniel James Bouzide for 59 wonderful years. Cherished Mother of Daniel Joseph Bouzide (Tina), Lori Bouzide Maisonville and Carrie Lyn Bouzide-Unger (Jason). Much-loved by her 5 grandchildren Adam Norrad, Jason & Sara Maisonville, Addison & Gabrielle Bouzide, and 3 step grandchildren Jack & Alex Matthews, and Elizabeth Unger. Survived by her two sisters Irene Pidgeon and Ann Scott. Eva will be sadly missed by all. A Private Service has taken place. If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please join us in remembering Eva by visiting her online memorial at www.andersonfuneralhomewindsor.com. Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted to arrangements (519-254-3223).
The meaning of the name of Eva is … Mother of Life. A friend to everyone who knew her, Eva was born in Windsor, and raised in Harrow by her grandparents until the age of six, when she moved back to Windsor. Her surviving sisters are Ann Scott and Irene Pidgeon. She was predeceased by brothers Joseph, Paul, and Johnny “Crowbar” Kubenic.
She was happy to join the Bouzide family which afforded her the opportunity to learn how to cook Lebense food from Sito (her mother-in-law, Marie). Some of her fondest memories are with Sito and little Sito. Her favorite recipe from her own mother, Katie, was delicious cinnamon raisin buns. Ironically, one of Dann’s favorite expressions was: When do we eat?
Eva will always be remembered for her elegance, natural beauty, and artistic flair. She had a fun-loving attitude towards life, shared her great sense of humor and a warm comforting smile with everyone she met. She enjoyed raising her family in south Windsor, Danny, Lori and Carrie Lyn were blessed to have such a loving mother who just seemed to always understand each of us, individually. She also worked hard in several family businesses with her entrepreneurial husband while child rearing.
In the 70’s, Danny’s Variety and Little Ceasars Pizza, The Pompei Restaurant, the first restaurant in Windsor to allow alcoholic and food service past 10:00 p.m., into the 80’s and Rumors Roadhouse—the first Roadhouse in Windsor the 80’s and 90’s. And, over the last 15 years Eva worked along side her husband honouring the veterans at the Windsor Historical Society Veterans Memories Projects. Another unique historical achievement was that together they opened the first Lebanese grocery store in Windsor.
Eva thoroughly enjoyed recreational activities, right up until the very end of her life, often with her two daughters Carrie Lyn and Lori (line-dancing) … she was the most senior dancer in the dance class at the community centre. Tai Chi, yoga, watercolor painting and even Belly Dancing were other fun adventures she enjoyed. She thoroughly enjoyed attending her five grandchildren’s dance and piano recitals, athletic events, school plays, and awards ceremonies. She was a very proud grandmother, and her grandchildren all had the pleasure of learning from her, cooking, drawing, gardening, and playing poker.
Eva was a lifetime animal lover and was especially fond of cats, in fact, while raising her own family, our childhood cat—Samantha, lived to be 20 years old. Birdwatching was another passion she shared with her husband Dann in their back yard. In particular, recently we’ve noticed many cardinals. Eva used to joke how the mother and father cardinals would say, “let’s swing by the Bouzide’s to show off our babies.”
She also loved gardening and was especially proud of her David Austin Roses. Her favorite song was ‘Evergreen’ and her favorite color was green, because it exemplified nature. Without a doubt, Eva connected with nature. She always enjoyed playing poker; she was a shrewd player and after winning—which was most of the time—she would share her winnings with her children. In her latter years, she enjoyed teaching her family how to play poker. She was the best female poker player we ever met. Another hobby was reading. She enjoyed, Victorian history, the Royal Family, and biographies.
In lieu flowers, we ask that donations be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, in her memory.
In the spirit of remembering Eva, you may wish to do a random act of kindness, in her honour.
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