Bouchard, Mary Elizabeth, age 54, of Heatherton, Antigonish Co., passed away both suddenly and unexpectedly at the Halifax Infirmary on January 3, 2017 after a very courageous fight.

Born in Antigonish, she was the daughter of Gladys (Myette) and the late Louis Joseph Benoit.

Mary was a dedicated stay at home mother who held her daughters at the centre of her universe. She held many fond memories of working alongside her father at the Pomquet Co-op for many years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her best friend Linda, and her soulmate/furbaby Buffy. If ever you were looking for her, you could find her at home in "her" chair with Buffy and Cat, doing her beloved crossword puzzles and scribbling down new recipes.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her loving husband Rick, daughters: Caitlin, Ottawa; Danielle, Heatherton, Brothers: Jim (Linda), Pomquet; Charlie (Pat), Pomquet; Eugene (Angela), Antigonish; Joey (Jennifer), Pomquet, Sisters: Anita Tulk (late Bill), Antigonish; Helen (Bill), New Glasgow; Sherry (James), New Glasgow; along with many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by brother Eugene and infant sister Mary.

Visitation will be held 7-9 on Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday in C.L.Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonsh. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 am in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet. Burial at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Antigonish S.P.C.A. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com