Beverly: Barbara C. (Viel) Chouinard age 67 of Beverly, died Wednesday morning, April 2, 2008, at the Beverly Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of A. Leo Chouinard, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Margaret C. (Jalbert) Viel. A graduate of St. Joseph School, she first worked in the Salem Hospital dietary department. In 1962 she married Leo and shortly after, left Salem Hospital to raise her family. She and Leo moved to Beverly in 1963. Barbara was extremely dedicated to her family and extended family.
She was a loving mother and devoted many years to the care of her parents. Later in life, she returned to work in surgical supplies for several healthcare facilities on the North Shore.
In addition to her husband Leo, she is survived by 2 sons: Roger L. Chouinard and his wife Janice M. of Wakefield, Michael P. Chouinard of Beverly, 2 brothers: Paul G. Viel of Salem and Robert R. Viel, Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force and his wife Donna of Chicopee, 3 grandchildren: Jacqueline Chouinard, Michael P. Chouinard, Jr. and Matthew R.L. Chouinard. She is also survived by 2 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 8 am from the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St., [Rt. 114 / 1-A] Salem, followed by her funeral mass in Ste. Anne Church, Jefferson Ave., Salem at 9 am. Visiting hours: Friday 4 to 8 pm.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. For guestbook and additional information please visit www.levesquefunerals.com