Alcide O. Bouchard Jr.

BOUCHARD, Alcide O., Jr., 66, Portage Lake, April 30, 2011. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Sat., May 7, at Our Lady of the Lake church, Portage Lake. Arrangements are in the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast.

PORTAGE LAKE – Alcide O. Bouchard Jr., 66, died April 30, 2011, at his residence in Portage Lake. He was born October 11, 1944, in Portland, the seventh and youngest son of Alcide and Marie (Levesque) Bouchard Sr.

“Coon” was predeceased by both parents; brothers: Robert, Norman and Claude; and a grandson, Chase Pinkham.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Laura (Howes) Bouchard; his daughter, Shelly M. Bouchard Bolstridge and her husband, David of Portage Lake; his son, Robert A. Bouchard and family of West Paris; his step-son, Daniel J. McDevitt of Manassas, VA; and his step-daughter, Christy A. McDevitt of Culpeper, VA. He is also survived by his five beloved grandchildren: Myles, Cassie, Briana, Andrew and Jordan.

After the death of his mother, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Delvina and Lesley Wakefield in Ashland, along with six cousins he was proud to call his brothers and sisters. He especially loved his two familes, often telling people he was the youngest of 14.

He wanted his family and friends to laugh, joke and have a good time. He enjoyed traveling and was especially happy visiting family in Lewiston, ME, Newburgh, NY, Panama City, FL, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Bristol, CT, and of course the Cape!

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake church at Portage Lake, with hospitality immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Our Lady of the Lake church, Portage Lake, or the Advent Christian Church, Ashland. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com