Gordon W. Boutilier, 80, of Laconia passed away March 30, 2004 in Sarasota Florida of complications following surgery. He was born in Whitinsville MA on June 16, 1923, the son of Gordon L. and Anne (Buma) Boutilier. Raised in Whitinsville, he was educated in the local school system and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was employed at Sanders Associates in Nashua NH as an engineer and program manager for 35 years until his retirement in January 1, 1986. He was a resident of Hudson NH for more than 33 years and spent his retirement divided between Venice FL and Laconia.
Mr. Boutilier was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a member of the Ancient York Masonic Lodge #89 of Nashua. He was an amateur radio operator, computer active and loved to play golf. He was much loved and will be sadly missed
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances (Sylvester) Boutilier of Laconia and Venice FL; five children, Robert Boutilier of Alton NH, Linda Hansen of Concord MA, Gail Henderson of Bennington NH, Joanne Robbins of Pembroke NH and Jeannie Selvaag of Madison WI; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Boutilier of Treasure Island, FL and a sister, Joyce O’Connor of Millbury MA.
A memorial ceremony was held in the Chapel of the NH Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen NH on Friday, April 30 at 1 PM. Rev. George Hankins-Hull officiated.