OLD TOWN – Ovide R. Bois, 87, died peacefully Nov. 29, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. He was born Sept. 4, 1923, in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, son of William and Mathilda (Godbout) Bois. Growing up, Ovide was raised on his family farm and was one of 11 children. At age 16, he went into the woods, and was a lumberjack until he got married at age 27. He then worked for J.J. Dunn Construction, Bangor, for 17 years. At age 55, he retired from Bangor Roofing, Brewer, after 11 years of service. Ovide was a proud member of Holy Family Church and Knights of Columbus, Council 2537, Old Town. He loved music and playing different instruments including, the accordion, harmonica, violin and others. He enjoyed spending time with his wife of 60 years, Cecile, playing cards, picking blueberries and camping at Red Barn every year. Ovide was a great hunter and fisherman, and went on two moose expeditions with his son, Gilbert, in Canada. His pride and joy was his garden, where he grew cucumbers and tomatoes, and he always went fiddlehead picking in the spring. Ovide is survived by his five children, Gilbert Bois and Emilienne of Edmundston, New Brunswick, Raymond Bois of Old Town, Jacqueline Dolley of Milford and her companion, Stuart, of Carmel, Marielle Bois and her significant other, Clarence, of Orono, and Liane Ladd and her husband, Dwight, of Greenbush; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Ovide was predeceased by his beloved wife who recently passed away Aug. 29, 2010; and his two sons, MacDonald, in 1961, and Donald, in 1989. The family expresses their sincere gratitude to Beacon Hospice for all of the care and compassion they gave to Ovide and his family. Family and friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town, where Knights of Columbus will lead a prayer service 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Holy Family Church, Old Town. Interment will be after at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Old Town. Afterward, family and friends are invited to a light luncheon at the parish hall. Notes of condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com. <>
OVIDE R. BOIS
