Eugene E. Boucher Eugene E. Boucher 1914 - 2004 WILBRAHAM - Eugene E. Boucher, 90, of Wilbraham, died on Wednesday in Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield, he lived most of his life there, moving to Wilbraham three years ago. Eugene was an optician and worked at Holyoke Opticians and John Boyd Opticians. Previously, he was a life insurance representative for John Hancock Co. and a mail carrier in Indian Orchard. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church in Ludlow. He was also a former longtime communicant of St. Jude Church (formerly St. Aloysius), Indian Orchard, where he served as a choir member for over 50 years, member and president of the League of Sacred Heart, Eucharistic Minister, CCD teacher for over 40 years, confirmation class teacher, parish council member, chairman of the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, and was in charge of the Bingo program for many years. In 1989, Eugene received the Medallion Circle Award-Holy Name Man of the Year from the Diocese of Springfield. He graduated from Marist Brothers Academy in Poughkeepsie, NY. As a volunteer for the Indian Orchard Golden Agers, Eugene visited the sick and shut-ins. One of Eugene's greatest gifts - one he shared enthusiastically with all whose lives he touched - was his wonderful voice and heart of joy. At Life Care Ctr., his gift of song brought joy to the residents and staff. His voice will be sorely missed. Eugene was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Bernadette (Renaud) Boucher in 2002. He leaves one son, Paul Boucher and his wife Phyllis of West Spfld; a daughter, Jeannine Gorman and her husband Leonard of Hampden; a sister, Gertrude Harradine of Novi, MI; 2 grandchildren, Laura Rosinski of S. Hadley and Daniel Gorman of Shrewsbury; six great-grandchildren, Joseph, Kathryn, Hannah and William Rosinski, and Connor and Christopher Gorman. Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., followed by a Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Quaboag Valley Hospice, 103 Fairview St., Palmer, MA 01069 or to Life Care Ctr. Resident Council, 2399 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Published in The Republican on 11/4/2004. Guest Book . Flowers & gifts . Charities