Obituary of Iona Beatrice Boucher

It is with deep sadness that the family of Iona Beatrice Boucher announce her passing on February 5th at the DECH. She peacefully passed to be with her loving husband Leo Boucher who predeceased her in August 2016. Iona is survived by her 3 loving children, Jerry (Pat), Gail Richard (Marcel) and Yvonne Baxter (Don). Her wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss their nanny so very much. Derek Boucher, Ian Boucher, Ethan and Renee Boucher, Olivia and Luke Baxter, Jason Richard (Jenel), Peyton Richard, Julia and Daniel Richard (Charles). Iona was predeceased by her mother Sara Thomas, her father Reginald Bryan, brother, Bill Bryan and sister Helen Manders. As well, Iona was predeceased by her 1st infant daughter Beatrice and her loving grandfather William Bryan. Iona was an extremely active 92 year old woman with immeasurable loyalty and commitment to her family and community. For 50 plus years she actively engaged herself in the Girl Guides of Canada in roles as Brown Owl, Tawny Owl, Snowy Owl, nursey and District Commissioner. This amazing woman who never drove a day in her life had beside her always the love of her life to take her to meetings, workshops and camps. In later years her guiding angels supported in drives as well. Iona also belonged to CWL, Holy Rosary Church, Holy Rosary Choir, Relay for Life and volunteered faithfully at the Bishop Nursing Home in Minto. In her spare time at home she enjoyed her family gatherings, she loved outings, concerts, doing puzzles, watching movies and reading which gave her immense pleasure. Iona had many special angel friends in her life and they all left a remarkable imprint of love, devotion and friendship to her which she cherished always. For a lady who never drove she went everywhere her theme song, was “On the Road Again.” The family would like to thank 3E Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful compassion, care and concern they gave to their mom during her final days. You are all angels in our eyes. As well to the management and staff of the North Minto Residence, the treatment given to mom the last 2 months was wonderful. You all treated her with compassion, respect and dignity. Resting at Hogg Funeral Services (10 King Street, Minto) with visiting on Wednesday evening from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00AM Thursday, February 9, 2017 from Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Donations to the Holy Rosary Choir, Minto Library and charity of your choice may be made in her honor.