PORTAGE LAKE – Alcide O. Bouchard Jr., 66, died April 30, 2011, at his residence. He was born Oct. 11, 1944, in Portland, the seventh and youngest son of Alcide and Marie (Levesque)
Bouchard Sr.
“Coon” was predeceased by
his parents; brothers, Robert, Norman and Claude; and a grandson, Chase Pinkham. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Laura (Howes) Bouchard; his daughter, Shelly M. Bouchard Bolstridge and her husband, David, of Portage Lake; his son, Robert A. Bouchard and family of West Paris; his stepson, Daniel J. McDevitt of Manassas, Va.; and his stepdaughter, Christy A. McDevitt of Culpeper, Va. He is also survived by his five beloved grandchildren, Myles, Cassie, Briana, Andrew and Jordan.
After the death of his mother, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Delvina and Lesley Wakefield, in Ashland, along with six cousins he was proud to call his brothers and sisters. He especially loved his two families, often telling people he was the youngest of 14. He wanted his family and friends to laugh, joke and have a good time. He enjoyed traveling and was especially happy visiting family in Lewiston, Newburgh, N.Y., Panama City, Fla., Houston, Phoenix, Bristol, Conn., and of course the Cape!
A memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Portage Lake, with hospitality immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Our Lady of the Lake Church, Portage Lake or Advent Christian Church, Ashland. Online condolences may be offered to the family at
www.ripostafh.com.