Marie Jeanette Boutwell

Marie Boutwell, 55, was called Home on August 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Marie Jeanette Boutwell was born October 18, 1969, to loving parents, Elizabeth and Herbert Valver of Queens, NY.

As a child, Marie grew up in Uniondale, Long Island, where she and her sister, Christine, enjoyed an amazing childhood, always surrounded by friends and family.

Marie and her family moved to Cape Coral, FL in 1978, where she graduated from Cape Coral High School in 1987. An avid writer, Marie was editor of the high school newspaper during her senior year.

In her early career Marie was a pharmacy tech at the Cape Coral Eckerds. She was a member of the Cape Coral Jaycees and participated in several local events and projects.

Weddings bells rang in 1999 when Marie married the love of her life, Tom Boutwell, also of Cape Coral. They spent over 25 years in love and laughter. Watching movies, traveling to the mountain, and spending time with family and friends occupied much of their time together.

Marie dedicated her life to the Lord and was an active member of Saint Cecilia's Catholic Community. She loved Jesus and lived a life of faithfulness and devotion, spreading His word through worship as a lector, in bible study, and through faith formation as a sponsor. Marie spent many hours volunteering at Saint Cecilia's and lived Jesus through interaction and community, as well as in quiet times of worship.

Marie is predeceased by her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Boutwell of Cape Coral. Her sister, Christine Hodges of Alva. Her in-laws, Tom and Rita Boutwell of Cape Coral. Her sister-in-law, Coreen Bell, (Christian), of Cincinnati. Her nephews, Jonathan Hodges, Emery Bell and Ethan Bell. She was loved by her aunts and uncles, and many wonderful cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at St. Cecilia's on Saturday, Sept. 13th at 10am.