Charles Joseph Bouchard Sr., age 63 of New Bedford and formerly of Dartmouth & Westport, passed away Dec. 1, 2010 in New Bedford. He was the Husband of Donna Marie (Fournier) Bouchard and the son of the late Ernest and Lydia (Serodio) Bouchard. Prior to retiring, Charles worked for many years for the Westport Police Department as a K-9 Officer. He also was a K-9 Officer for the Glenn County Police Department in Georgia. After retirement, he did some work for attorney offices as a Private Investigator for several years. He was a member of the Massachusetts Police Association, and the Westport Hall of Fame. He was also active in the Swansea Youth Soccer Program and the Westport Babe Ruth Baseball League.
Besides his wife of Fall River, he is survived by 6 Children: Ryan Bouchard, Charles Joseph Bouchard Jr., and Kyle Bouchard all of Fall River, Derek Bouchard of New Bedford, Sean Bouchard of FL, and Dawn Sullivan of Westport. 1 brother: Robert Bouchard of GA. 5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews. He was also the brother of the late Anita Raposa.
His Funeral will take place in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. on Saturday with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M. to the 10:00 A.M. services. Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.