George Lionel Bouchard, 83, of Manchester, died in his home on September 10, 2007 following a period of declining health.
He was born on January 11, 1924, the son of Albert and Helena (Parenteau) Bouchard.
During WWII, he earned a purple heart for his service in the 24th Infantry in the Philippines.
George was a life-long resident of Manchester who retired from the US Postal Service in 1993. Prior to that, he had been employed at Prudential Insurance for 12 years and also worked as a real estate broker for many years.
George was a member of the American Legion, Sweeney Post #2. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, vacationing with his wife of 60 years, and spending time with his family.
In his life: He was predeceased by his brothers Roger in 1969, Armand in January 2007, and Dr. Ernest (Mac) Bouchard in April of 2007.
George is survived by his wife Lorraine (Miville) Bouchard; one sister, Doris Therrien; daughters, Constance Pinard, Sylvia O'Reilly, Jacqueline Leafe, Eloise Jardine, Janice Filter, and Lynne Tierney; one son, Donald Bouchard; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Saturday September 15, 2007 in the funeral home chapel. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the VNA of Upper Valley NH/VT, 46 South Main St, White River Jct, VT, 05001.