Eugenie J. LeBourdais of Brunswick, Maine, passed away May 15, 2016 at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth, Me., with her family at her side. She was born in Brunswick January 30, 1917, the daughter of Adelard and Mary Menard. In January 27, 1945, she married George C. LeBourdais, also of Brunswick, at St John the Baptiste Church.

The couple made their post WWII lives together in Brunswick, where they raised three wonderful children and several grand children and enriched all their lives with values of love and sharing.

As a young woman, she worked at the Varney Mill in Brunswick in their booking department. She continued her work for many years in account management for her husband and son, Paul, at LeBourdais Service Station in Brunswick.

Eugenie was a Scout den mother for many years, and she enjoyed sharing her craft skills with the children. In the 1970’s , she opened a ceramics studio in Brunswick, and taught classes to many aspiring artists. She was an excellent seamstress and taught sewing and styling to several generations of high school women. She was also a longtime volunteer and member of the Hospital Auxiliary at Mid-Coast Hospital (formerly Regional Memorial).

She was a member of TOPS – KOPS for many years; her unfailing encouragement of others made her a beloved member of the group. As a member of Ladies of St. Anne and the Miraculous Medal, she was tenacious in encouraging others in their commitment. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, George, to Italy, France, Hawaii, and on cruises on the SS Norway cruise lines.

She was predeceased by her husband, George C. LeBourdais; six sisters: Lucienne Crouteau, Sister Irene Menard, Cecile Theberge, Antoinette Moreau, Gabriel Faveau, and Celine Marquis, and one brother, Marcel Menard. Survivors include: a daughter, Mary Ellen Landry and her husband Denny of Yarmouth, two sons: Peter C. LeBourdais and wife Ann of Harpswell, and Paul G. LeBourdais of Brunswick. Also, 5 grandchildren: Allan Davis, Kirk Davis, George Philip LeBourdais, Marc Dunlap LeBourdais, and Laura Ann LeBourdais; four greatgrandchildren, Allanah Harkins-Davis, Lance Davis, Sawyer Davis, and Trista Toothaker, sister-in-law Jane Menard, and several nieces and nephews. Her family would like to thank the staff of Coastal Manor in Yarmouth for their excellent and compassionate care.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00pm at Demers- Desmond Funeral Home, 34 Cushing Street, Brunswick. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 21, at 12pm, at St. John the Baptist Church, 39 Pleasant St., Brunswick, Me. Burial will follow mass at St. John’s cemetery, and reception will follow the burial at Daniel Stone Restaurant, Brunswick.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. John’s School Scholarship Fund, 37 Pleasant St., Brunswick, Me. 04011; or Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, 383 US Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, Me. 04074

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