Mrs. Evelyn Bouchard, age 86, of Medford formerly of Somerville, passed away December 5th at the Woburn Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Bouchard. Born in Somerville she was the daughter of the late Savina (Cicerano) and Joseph Maltacea.
Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She looked forward to and cherished spending time with her family and especially her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved having a good time with her friends and enjoyed playing cards and singing.
In addition to her late parents and husband, Evelyn is predeceased by her daughter, the late Marilyn Morin, and sisters, the late Elisa Caprigno, Rose Ripp, Amelia Caliri, and brothers, Orlando, Tangredo, Ranaldo and Bartholomew Maltacea. She is survived by her children, James Wakely and his wife Elaine of Medford, Michael Wakely of AZ, Sandra Davin and her husband Robert of Woburn, Marcia Hillson and her husband Lonnie of Melrose, Gregory Bouchard and his wife Jo-Anne, Doreen Caliri and her husband Anthony all of Woburn, Daniel Bouchard and his companion Sandra Johnson, Lisa Layton and her husband Mark all of Medford. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.
Her funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Wednesday at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Evelyn's memory to the charity of ones choice.