Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Jonathan A. Boucher Funeral Director

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Phone: (802) 223-2751

Jon holds an Associate Degree in Funeral Service from New England Institute at Mount Ida College. Upon graduation from Mortuary school, Jon was hired at Guare & Sons Funeral Home as an Apprentice. Jon worked with and for Paul Guare since 1995.  Jon holds both a Vermont Embalmer and Funeral Director license. In 2017, Jon became the owner after implementing a well planned succession with the Guare Family. 

Jon is the First Constable of East Montpelier, a member of the Montpelier Kiwanis club and a member of the National and Vermont Funeral Directors Associations.  Jon is also a board member of the Berlin Corners Cemetery Commission as well as the East Montpelier Cemetery Commission.  Jon is a Fire Fighter with the East Montpelier Fire Department.  

Jon currently lives in East Montpelier with his wife Jasmine and their fur children (dogs) Rocco and Auntie-Pickles.  

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Jasmine M. Boucher Funeral Director Apprentice guarefh@guareandsons.com

Jasmine is a proud life-long resident of Vermont.  Jasmine is married to the Guare and Sons Owner/Director, Jonathan Boucher.  Jasmine attended Norwich University and Johnson State College.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Johnson State College.  Jasmine worked in community mental health for more than 20 years in a variety of capacities (Behavior Interventionist, Therapeutic Case Manager and Program Coordinator).  Jasmine taught a verbal/physical crisis deescalation class for many years.  Most recently Jasmine was the Hiring Manager/Sub Coordinator for Green Mountain Behavior Consulting.  Jasmine has supported the efforts of Guare and Sons for many years.  Jasmine obtained her Vermont Removal Personnel License in March of 2023 as well as her Vermont Funeral Director Apprentice License.  Jasmine is enrolled in the Vermont Funeral Director's Certificate program through the Community College of Vermont.  She began classes in the fall of 2023.  Jasmine lives in East Montpelier with her husband Jonathan and her fur children (dogs) Rocco and Auntie-Pickles.  

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Paul S. Guare Funeral Director

Paul was born in Montpelier and attended St. Michael's Schools and graduated in 1974 from Montpelier High School. He is a third generation funeral director, preceded by both his father and grandfather. In 1976, he graduated from New England Institute of Funeral Service and began working with his father. In 1986, Paul took over the everyday operation for 31 years before retiring as owner in 2017. Paul married Lynn Marineau and and has two step-sons, Brad and Brett, and two grandchildren, Jack and Amelia. Paul is a member of the Montpelier Elks, Knights of Columbus, East Montpelier Fire & Rescue Department. Paul is a past member and Chairman of the Vermont Funeral Board.

Jonathan A. Boucher

Funeral Director
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Click here to send an email.
Phone: (802) 223-2751

Jon holds an Associate Degree in Funeral Service from New England Institute at Mount Ida College. Upon graduation from Mortuary school, Jon was hired at Guare & Sons Funeral Home as an Apprentice. Jon worked with and for Paul Guare since 1995.  Jon holds both a Vermont Embalmer and Funeral Director license. In 2017, Jon became the owner after implementing a well planned succession with the Guare Family. 

Jon is the First Constable of East Montpelier, a member of the Montpelier Kiwanis club and a member of the National and Vermont Funeral Directors Associations.  Jon is also a board member of the Berlin Corners Cemetery Commission as well as the East Montpelier Cemetery Commission.  Jon is a Fire Fighter with the East Montpelier Fire Department.  

Jon currently lives in East Montpelier with his wife Jasmine and their fur children (dogs) Rocco and Auntie-Pickles.  

Jasmine M. Boucher

Funeral Director Apprentice
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Jasmine is a proud life-long resident of Vermont.  Jasmine is married to the Guare and Sons Owner/Director, Jonathan Boucher.  Jasmine attended Norwich University and Johnson State College.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Johnson State College.  Jasmine worked in community mental health for more than 20 years in a variety of capacities (Behavior Interventionist, Therapeutic Case Manager and Program Coordinator).  Jasmine taught a verbal/physical crisis deescalation class for many years.  Most recently Jasmine was the Hiring Manager/Sub Coordinator for Green Mountain Behavior Consulting.  Jasmine has supported the efforts of Guare and Sons for many years.  Jasmine obtained her Vermont Removal Personnel License in March of 2023 as well as her Vermont Funeral Director Apprentice License.  Jasmine is enrolled in the Vermont Funeral Director's Certificate program through the Community College of Vermont.  She began classes in the fall of 2023.  Jasmine lives in East Montpelier with her husband Jonathan and her fur children (dogs) Rocco and Auntie-Pickles.  

Paul S. Guare

Funeral Director
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Paul was born in Montpelier and attended St. Michael's Schools and graduated in 1974 from Montpelier High School. He is a third generation funeral director, preceded by both his father and grandfather. In 1976, he graduated from New England Institute of Funeral Service and began working with his father. In 1986, Paul took over the everyday operation for 31 years before retiring as owner in 2017. Paul married Lynn Marineau and and has two step-sons, Brad and Brett, and two grandchildren, Jack and Amelia. Paul is a member of the Montpelier Elks, Knights of Columbus, East Montpelier Fire & Rescue Department. Paul is a past member and Chairman of the Vermont Funeral Board.