Jean Paul Bouchard, 84, of Bedford, N.H, died peacefully on Saturday January 19, 2019, at Carlyle Place, his home for the past year. He was born in Frenchville, Maine on June 21, 1934, the son of Joseph and Anna (Deschenes) Bouchard.
After losing his parents at a young age, Jean was raised by his older sister Lilly and his brother in-law, Romeo Roy.
After high school, Jean enlisted in the United States Army and was called to active duty towards the end of the Korean conflict. He shared many stories and photos of his time spent in Korea and Japan.
He met Joanne Perron and they were married on August 5, 1961 in Manchester, where they resided for over 44 years. Jean moved to Hooksett, N.H. in 2006 and lived there for over 11 years before moving to Carlyle Place.
Jean worked as a machinist for the Improved Machinery (IMPCO) division of Ingersoll-Rand in Nashua, N.H. for over 33 years before retiring in 1994.
Jean enjoyed working on small engines and worked many late nights and weekends fixing lawnmowers and snowblowers for countless friends and neighbors. Once he retired, he would spend most of his time tinkering in his workshop or garage, always building or fixing something around the house. He spent a lot of time at the family camp where he would ride ATV’s and snowmobiles and most of all enjoy good times with family and friends. Jean was an active member of the Sacred Heart parish in Manchester for many years.
He was predeceased by his wife Joanne in 2004. He was also predeceased by sisters Lillian Roy, Bernice Bowtruczyk, Rolande Bouchard, Claire Martin and Claudette McNeil and brothers Lucien Bouchard, Rosaire Bouchard and Roger Bouchard.
He is survived by his two sons, Steven and his wife, Kate of Hooksett, N.H. and David and his wife Terry, of Hudson, N.H.; one grandchild, Cassandra, and three great grandchildren, David, Jaxson and Joanne; three sisters, Teresa Roy of Waterville, Maine, Irene McDonald of Berlin, CT and Lucille O’Donnell of Scarborough, Maine, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 4 to 7 pm at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10 am in Sacred Heart Church, S. Main St.
Committal prayers will follow in St. Augustin Cemetery, S. Beech St.
Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty House in Manchester, 75 W. Baker St. Manchester NH 03103.
For more information and online guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.