Sydney
It is with great sorrow that we, the family of Mary Louise (Moules) Broussard announce her peaceful passing on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
The eldest daughter, born to Albert ‘Reddy’ and Rachel Moules, Mary was raised by her grandparents, the late Mary and Jim McGrady.
Mary is survived by her very caring and loving husband, Fred Sr.; sons, Fred (Darlene), Albert (Lisa), and sisters, Annie (Gerard) MacKinnon and Rachel (Stuart) Nickless.
Mary was predeceased by daughter, Mary Louise; parents; grandparents; father-in-law, Joseph Broussard and mother-in-law, Emma (Colette) Broussard MacDonald; brothers, Valentino ‘Val’, Albert ‘Bunt’, James ‘Jimmy’, and Danny Moules; sisters, Helen Conohan, and Shirley Porter (formally Short); brothers-in-law, Lloyd Short, and William Porter; sisters-in-law, Rosie Moules, Sharon Moules, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mary cared deeply when it came to her family, especially her 17 grandchildren, Kelly and Jillian Somers, Richard, Nicole and Brady Broussard, Melissa (Dave), Natasha (Josh), Dean (Kayla), Kyle (Holly), Leno (Brittany), Estelle (Alex), Catherine (Travis), Frederick (McKayla), Albert, Aaron, Kayle and Shia Pickup, and great-grandchildren, Billie, Taylor, Ashley, Zachary, Brayden, Kenna, Oriana, Isaac, Xavier, Luka, Addia, Carleigh, Brooklyn, Addison, Emily, Beau, Lainey, Kolson, Leno, Kaleb, Myia, Maleah, Victor, Kylind, Haven, and Rhiannon.
Mary had many close friends, neighbors and acquaintances that she kept in touch with over the years. It didn’t matter if you were family, friend, neighbor, or one of her many co-workers from her waitressing job at the New Moon Restaurant or during her 30 years working at Zellers until her retirement.
Mary always tried to keep in touch with those she held dear to her heart, with phone calls, sending messages on facebook and by attending many lunch dates, at local restaurants, with long time dear friend Sadie Walsh, among many others over the years.
Mary not only enjoyed her married and family life but also her social life which included belonging to a bowling and darts league, playing cards and Sunday Bingo with her very good friend, Phyllis Erickson. She also enjoyed having company drop in for visits, where she would not let you leave empty handed. Her abundance of love spread to all who knew her. She was a woman who spoke her mind yet showed empathy to those who were in need of a little encouragement and hope.
Mary will be dearly missed by many who knew her as their childhood friend’s mom, sister-in-law, cousin and Aunt Mary.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses who treated Mary during her time in palliative care along with her family doctor, Dr. Morash.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Society in Mary’s memory.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Mary Broussard will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, June 14, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Fred & Family
So sorry to here of Mary passing She was a great Person Will keep Her & The Family in My Prayers May God Bless You All
From: Ada Hagen
Dear Freddy Sr., Fred Jr. and family members. So very sorry for your loss. Take Care. Sincere condolences.
From: Lynn Hussey
Freddie and family. So sad to read the passing of Mary. Sending our thoughts and prayers to each and everyone of you.
Jackie (Cormier),Bruce and Victoria and Angeline Cormier.
Uncle Freddie and family sending you all my love Ashley and Liam
To Freddie and family I was so sad to hear of Mary’s passing.My sincere condolences May your wonderful memories provide comfort at this very difficult time.
Kay Violande
Our hearts are heavy, hearing the news of such a great loss, our dear Aunt Mary.
She was such an amazing woman who gave out such caring and love.
Even though we, her nieces and nephews, had moved away many many years ago, upon visits home, Mary would go out of her way to ensure a visit, complete with a home-cooked meal and wonderful company. Aunt Mary made an effort to give such gifts of kindness to family.
Even though we had moved away many many years ago, upon seeing aunt Mary she would open her arms and give you a hug filled with love that you felt to the bones.
Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to you, uncle Fred, cousins, and all their family and all family and friends of Aunt Mary during this difficult time of loss.
She was a special person who brightened the world and our lives. She will be greatly missed.
Her memory and the lives she has touched will live on and on.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Fred and the whole Family. Mary was very dear to me and worried about me all the time. She is such a great friend with a massively big heart. I will truly miss her. Love Sadie Walsh
Dear Fred and family, you and Mary were so good to our mom and we won’t forget your sacrifices and caring. Love Linda & Joe, Wendy, Richard & Eveline and Martin& Heather.
Our condolences to Fred and all the family
Fred and Fred Jr. our condolences to you and your Family as you deal with your loss. God Bless and May She Rest in Peace. Roddie and Judy
Sincere condolence to the Family.Worked with Mary at Zeller.
Anita Slade
Fred & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I worked with Mary at Zellers. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. RIP Mary
Sending our deepest sympathy to all family💐 & friends. Mary will be missed by all of her Zellers Co-workers 💕 We were like a big family in the years we worked there. She was especially wonderful
to Sadie. ❤️
Hugs to all.💐💐💐💐💐💐
Doddy & Bobby
My condolences to you Fred and to your family. Mary was such a kind and caring lady who will be dearly missed by many.RIP Mary.
To Fred and Family
Sorry to learn of Mary’s passing.My deepest condolences to you and your family .If you knew Mary you were aware of what a special person she was and how much she will be missed by the people she touched
So very sorry to hear this news, to Fred, Albert and the entire families, our sincere condolences to everybody and our thoughts are with you at this time of need!
Dear Fred and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We remember all the good times we all had at darts and bowling. Remembering the fun times may help ease your pain. Hugs to you all. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
My condolences to you Fred and to your family. Mary was such a kind and caring lady who will be dearly missed by many.RIP Mary.