Obituary of Edwina Victoria Britten

BRITTEN, Edwina Victoria - 82, Arichat, died peacefully on November 9, 2006, at home, in her family's embrace. Born in Poulamon, she was the daughter of the late James and Victoria (Fougere) Fougere. Edwina lovingly devoted her life to her family, and her precious memories live on in their hearts. She is survived by sons, David (Heather), Arichat, Matthew (Susan), Timberlea; daughters, Linda (Gerry) Samson, Brenda (Edward) Rideout, Karen (Gary) Samson, all of Arichat, Sheila (Roy), Rocky Bay, Elizabeth (Hubert) David, Ruth (Earl) Fougere, both of Petit De Grat, Claire (Perry) Marchand, Louisdale, Joan (Philip) Hall, Lower Sackville, Janet (Barry) Wood, Sydney, Faye(Wilfred) Goodwin, Beaver Bank; 28 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren are part of the legacy Edwina and Ralph have left behind. She will also be greatly missed by her sister Melvina (Abel) LeBlanc, Petit De Grat. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Ralph Edward Britten; grand-daughters, Bertha and Edwina Samson; brothers, Paul, Clement and Remi Fougere. Edwina's quick smile and gentle spirit will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Visitation will be held in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home Limited in Arichat, today from 2-9pm. Mass of Christian burial to Celebrate the Life of Edwina will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2p.m., in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat with Rev. Duaine Devereaux presiding. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery, Arichat at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Community & Nursing Care Centre, Arichat, or to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Cape Breton Chapter, or to the charity of ones choice. On line condolences can be sent to the family at www.chboudreau.com