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 in 1995, Jon was hired at Guare & Sons Funeral Home as an Apprentice. Jon holds both a Vermont Embalmer and Funeral Director license. In 2017, Jon became the owner of Guare and Sons 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 holds the position of Assistant Fire Chief with the East Montpelier Fire Department.  

Jon enjoys fishing, paddle boarding, and challenging himself with cold plunging several times per week.

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 guarefh@guareandsons.com

Jasmine is a proud life-long Vermonter, originally from the back roads of Calais.  She 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 more than a decade.  Jasmine was the Hiring Manager/Sub Coordinator for Green Mountain Behavior Consulting for approximately 2 years. 

Jasmine has supported the efforts of Guare and Sons for many years.  She obtained her Vermont Removal Personnel License in March of 2023 as well as her Vermont Funeral Director Apprentice License.  In April of 2023 Jasmine successfully completed the NFDA Cremation Certification Program and examination.  Jasmine completed the Funeral Director's Certificate program through the Community College of Vermont in August of 2024 with a 3.98 cummulative GPA.  She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.  Jasmine passed the Vermont Funeral Director's exam and is a licensed Funeral Director in the state of Vermont as of October 9, 2024. 

Jasmine is a member of the Vermont Funeral Directors Association as well as the National Funeral Directors Association.  She enjoys gardening, spending time with her family including her dogs and appreciating the little things. 

Jasmine lives in East Montpelier with her husband Jonathan and her fur children (dogs) Rocco and Auntie-Pickles.  

Jasmine prides herself in being a good listener and supporting families with services that best fit their needs and wants. 

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Paul S. Guare Funeral Director

Paul was born in Montpelier, VT 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.

Paul continues to be a crucial asset and resource to funeral service and Guare and Sons Funeral Home. 

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 in 1995, Jon was hired at Guare & Sons Funeral Home as an Apprentice. Jon holds both a Vermont Embalmer and Funeral Director license. In 2017, Jon became the owner of Guare and Sons 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 holds the position of Assistant Fire Chief with the East Montpelier Fire Department.  

Jon enjoys fishing, paddle boarding, and challenging himself with cold plunging several times per week.

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

Jasmine M. Boucher

Funeral Director
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Jasmine is a proud life-long Vermonter, originally from the back roads of Calais.  She 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 more than a decade.  Jasmine was the Hiring Manager/Sub Coordinator for Green Mountain Behavior Consulting for approximately 2 years. 

Jasmine has supported the efforts of Guare and Sons for many years.  She obtained her Vermont Removal Personnel License in March of 2023 as well as her Vermont Funeral Director Apprentice License.  In April of 2023 Jasmine successfully completed the NFDA Cremation Certification Program and examination.  Jasmine completed the Funeral Director's Certificate program through the Community College of Vermont in August of 2024 with a 3.98 cummulative GPA.  She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.  Jasmine passed the Vermont Funeral Director's exam and is a licensed Funeral Director in the state of Vermont as of October 9, 2024. 

Jasmine is a member of the Vermont Funeral Directors Association as well as the National Funeral Directors Association.  She enjoys gardening, spending time with her family including her dogs and appreciating the little things. 

Jasmine lives in East Montpelier with her husband Jonathan and her fur children (dogs) Rocco and Auntie-Pickles.  

Jasmine prides herself in being a good listener and supporting families with services that best fit their needs and wants. 

Paul S. Guare

Funeral Director
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Paul was born in Montpelier, VT 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.

Paul continues to be a crucial asset and resource to funeral service and Guare and Sons Funeral Home.