December 24, 1941 – April 1, 2026
It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Barbara (Barb) Boucher on
April 1, 2026. Barb was born in Saint John, NB on December 24, 1941, and was the
daughter of the late Morris L. Donovan and Pearl (Slovitt) Donovan. Barb is survived by
her three children: Don Jr. (Margaret Ann) of Kingston NB, Tim (Maureen) of Saint John
NB and Lori (Nick) of Concord N.H. Barb was the proud and loving Grandmother (Nanny)
of her seven grandchildren Katie, Noah, Evan, Jacob, Hannah, Sam and Sarah. She
cherished her special time with all her children and grandchildren. Barb is also survived
by her sisters Alice (Tiggy) Johnson and Lauren (Joseph Bouchard), and her sisters-in-
law Dianne (Bob Neal) and Rita Boucher, as well as several nieces and nephews. She
was also pre-deceased by her beloved husband Donald (Don) and her three brothers
Arnold (Arnie), William (Bill) and Peter (Pete) Donovan.
For forty years, after completing Teacher’s College, Barb was a schoolteacher in the
Saint John area. Later in her career she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching and a
subsequent Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She also spent many years as a Lifeguard
and Swimming Instructor, as well as the Swimming Director at Camp Glenburn. In more
recent years, Barb was a volunteer for the Loch Lomond Villa Senior Outreach program.
She was also an avid (and most excellent) baker, knitter and quilter – many people have
been the recipient of results of these activities. Many people would also remember her
as a regular walker at the Saint John Field House track. One of her greatest joys was
her many vacations and cruises with her husband Don.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the Nurses and Doctors who
gave such warm and compassionate care to Barb, especially Dr. Mackin and the entire
Palliative Care Team at the Saint John Regional Hospital. The family would also like to
thank Extramural Services for all their help in keeping Barb in her home as long as
possible, especially Elizabeth, Connie and Jeremy.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the
Loch Lomond Villa Senior Outreach Program or to the Saint John Regional Hospital
Foundation in care of the Palliative Care Unit.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home,
111 Paradise Row, Saint John, New Brunswick. (506 634 7424) Per Barb’s wishes,
there will be no visitation or funeral service. The family will be having a celebration
of life in the near future.
