Obituary of Stephanie Marie Marchand

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Stephanie Marchand of Louisdale that occurred at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney on October 21st, 2021 at the age of 51 years. Born June 3, 1970, she was the daughter of Benny Marchand, with whom she lived with, in Louisdale, and the late Alice Marchand (Jeffrey). Stephanie was a member of St. Louis C.W.L., Girl Guides of Canada, and the Fleur de Lis Seniors Club in Louisdale. The family would like to give a most sincere thank you to Elaine Walker. Stephanie thought of you not only as a cousin but a cherished friend and confidante. Our minds were always at ease knowing how well you helped her with everything she needed. Also, a sincere thank you to Janasta Jeffrey. Stephanie cherished your long chats and very special relationship. She always spoke of you and wanted to make sure you were involved in her life. The family would also like to thank you to Wanda Landry who was there to console our father during Stephanie’s final moments. Your generosity to her is greatly appreciated. We know Stephanie was so happy to know you were there for him and us when she was taking her journey to the Lord. Besides her father Benny who will dearly miss her, she is survived by sisters, Cindy Bonin (Michael), Louisdale, Jennifer Tattrie (Trevor), Harmony; niece, Ashley Bonin; nephew, Scott Bonin, both of Louisdale. Besides her mother, Stephanie was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Leonard and Mary Jeffrey (Stoj); paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Elizabeth Marchand (Samson); many aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation per request. Funeral Mass to Celebrate the Life of Stephanie will be held Friday morning, Oct. 29th at 11 am at St, Louis Church, Louisdale with Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial to follow in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisdale. Memorial donations can be made to the family. In compliance with Nova Scotia's COVID-19 public health regulations, proof of double vaccination and a picture ID must be shown to attend the visitation or funeral. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat. To send words of comfort to the family in memory of Stephanie, please visit, www.chboudreau.com