BOUDREAU, Constance Esther
November 11, 1931 – February 8, 2022
90, of Tarpon Springs, Florida passed away Tuesday February 8, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to parents Erich and Florence Riewe Voigt. She was a 1949 graduate of Lindbloom High School in Chicago. Connie was a member of the honor society and the G.A.A., which required excellence not only in sports and academics but also in qualities of character and good sportsmanship. She was well respected for her creativity and artistic ability. Connie married her sweetheart, Harold A Boudreau on September 1, 1951. She was a loving wife, devoted mother of seven and homemaker. She was a talented artist who loved painting, decorating her home, and gardening. Family and friends will remember her as smart, witty and resourceful, a master at Jeopardy and crossword puzzles. She was a remarkable cook and baker, learning many recipes from her grandfather who owned a bakery. She moved from Naperville, Illinois to Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1987 following her husband’s retirement. Constance was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Harold A. Boudreau. She is survived by her seven children, Tom (Geri) Boudreau, Steve (Vacelia) Boudreau, Bill (Cindy) Boudreau, Diane (John) Benton, Gary (Yvonne) Boudreau, Laura (John) Waterhouse, and Lisa (Todd) Samuel. She was blessed with 16 grandchildren, Bridget (Martin) Benton Burkholder, Colin (Sarah) Benton, Andrew (Laela) Benton, Kelly (Trey) Boudreau McInvale, Matthew (Ivette) Boudreau, Nicole (Nick) Waterhouse Reed, Melody (Elias) Boudreau Kazaleh, Rachel Waterhouse, Christine Boudreau, Alek (Katrina) Boudreau, Bradley Boudreau, Grace Boudreau, Stephanie Samuel, JP Waterhouse, Alex Boudreau, and Ashley Samuel; 14 great grandchildren, Sam, Liam, Connor, Jack, Baylen, Lily, Corbin, Nolan, Rose, Elia, Alexandria, Palmer, Remy, and Myla. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert (Carol) Voigt and Ron (Joanne) Voigt.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 11, 2022, at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church in Tarpon Springs. The church is located at 715 E. Orange Street Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. A committal service with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33517.
Many women do noble things, but you excel them all. Proverbs 31:29
In lieu of flowers, please make any memorial donations to the charity of your choice.
Ron& Joanne Voigt
February 14, 2022, 3:15 pm
Sorry for your loss!! Just know that we will be sharing in the loss of Harold& Connie. Our prayers are with the family 🙏
Diane Benton
February 14, 2022, 10:04 pm
Mom was my best friend … I could tell her anything and know she was a woman of wisdom and share with me ….I loved her wit, bouts of giggling over something that tickled our funny bone … her love for all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren….her interests of domestic topics about house improvements, her amazing green thumb for indoor/outdoor plants, brainy hacks on all cleaning stuff etc… , her ability to make anything taste so delicious with those extra touches….I learned so much from her …… but God knew her time before the beginning of her life 🙏🏻☝🏻and my heart is so thankful for the many years He gave Mom here on earth …. To the best mom I could ever have … 😍❤️🙏🏻☝🏻Your devoted daughter Diane
Liz Foster
February 14, 2022, 11:11 pm
Dear and wonderful family of Connie and Harold,
This is one message I never wanted to write. My heart goes out to all of you with the passing of your Mom and Dad.
I truly was blessed to be a neighbor of theirs for only a short two years but, what wonderful precious memories I have for those short two years.
I’ll never forget the Christmas present your Mom had specially made for me. I will treasure it forever.
I do know that both of them are in a better place.
With the warmest sympathy,
Liz
James J Hagen
February 21, 2022, 5:50 pm
My sincere condolences for the loss of your parents, Harold and Connie. I have fond memories of playing tennis with your Dad. We have lost yet another World War II Hero – our country was indeed blessed by his service. May God bless your family as you celebrate two lives beautifully lived.
Sincerely.
J. Hagen
Colonel, USAR, Retired
steven boudreau
October 25, 2022, 5:25 pm
Mom your special! giving of yourself for the family cannot be told in this message alone. Your loved filled the room. You made life better for everyone you touched by finding their liking…food…tv shows…even special birthday cards …whatever… and you did! …never condemnation just acceptance and the continued love you gave to make things better…your beauty and grace filled the room!
May your God-ly light shine eternally and through your children and their children…