Ernest R. Bouchard, 88, of New Bedford died Monday December 19, 2005 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Anne V. (Auger) Bouchard; they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on April 17, 2005.
A life long resident of New Bedford, he was the son of the late Albert and Fabiola (Moreau) Bouchard.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church, and former communicant of Sacred Heart Church.
Mr. Bouchard was formerly employed as a carpenter for the Carpenter's Union, where he had been a member for 50 years.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He enjoyed playing cards and horseshoes, and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Roger Bouchard and his wife Joyce of Dartmouth, Joseph Bouchard and his wife Suzanne, Leo Bouchard and his wife Pamela, and Normand Bouchard and his wife Nancy, all of New Bedford; a daughter, Pauline McAlister and her husband Keith of New Bedford; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Marie Piche, Eugene Bouchard, and Armand Bouchard.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Wednesday December 21, 2005 at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday December 20, 2005 from 4-8 PM. Burial with Military Honors will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Nurse & Hospice Care, P.O. Box 831, Fairhaven, MA 02719.