Montpelier, VT
Jean Boucher passed away peacefully on November 3, 2017 surrounded by family at her home in Montpelier.
Jeanne DArc Marie Cyr was born in St. Pierre de Broughton, Quebec on July 5, 1929 and immigrated with her family to the United States. She grew up on the Cyr farm in Washington, VT. Jean attended St. Michaels Catholic High School in Montpelier and married Leon Boucher, her high school sweetheart, in 1949. Leon predeceased her in 2011 after 62 years of marriage. Her brothers Fernand, John, Louis, Romeo, and sister Yvette also predeceased her.
Jeans greatest joys in life included giving to others, raising her four children, and spending time with her family. She was a life-long member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Montpelier. She and Leon were avid Gold Wing motorcyclists who toured the United States and Canada from coast to coast. They often drove to the coast of Maine just to have lunch. Jean loved watching baseball, hockey, and softball.
Survivors include Jeans children: Lynda Downing and her husband David, of Montpelier, VT; Donald Boucher and his wife Carol of Essex Jct., VT; Randy Boucher and his wife Jane of Montpelier, VT; and Todd Boucher and his wife Sarah of Williston, VT; Sister-in-law Muriel Boucher of Montpelier, VT; Grandchildren: Aaron Downing and Libby Kennedy of Chelsea, VT; Lance Downing and Carly Wickhem of White Salmon, WA; Ian Downing and his wife Mary Beth of South Burlington, VT; Alexis Boucher of Boynton Beach, FL; Solange Boucher of Williston, VT; Great granddaughter Lizzy Downing, and a new great granddaughter due to arrive in January 2018.
The family wishes to thank Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, the compassionate caregivers from TLC Nursing Associates, and the staff of Westview Meadows in Montpelier for their care and devotion to our mother.
A mass of Christian burial at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Montpelier, VT will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or the Catholic Daughters Court, St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.