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BOUCHARD, KENNETH JAMES Essexville, Michigan Kenneth James Bouchard, 75, of Essexville, our hardworking, kind and friendly husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend was born into eternal life on the morning of Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at his home. Ken was born in Bay County on September 5, 1938, the son of the late Leo and Antoinette (LaLone) Bouchard. Through friends, Ken would go on to meet the former Nancy Poulzin. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage in January of 1970. When not following the Detroit Tigers, Ken could be found assisting the Essexville-Hampton Little League in any way possible. He retired from the Hampton Twp. D.P.W. after nearly fifty years of faithful service. Known for his dedicated and helping ways, Ken's memory will always live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Ken leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of over forty years, Nancy. He was the loving father of Annette and husband, Gilberto Rodriguez, Sr., Christopher and wife, Heidi Bouchard and Terry Bouchard and his fiance, Tracy Forbing. He will forever be missed by his grandchildren, Angela and husband, Ernie Salinas, Gilberto "Gibby" Jr. and his fiance, Trish Timm, along with Christopher, Kelly, Jayson, Emily, Dylan, Allie and Hunter Bouchard. Ken also leaves behind many great-grandchildren; brother, Leo and wife, Marion Bouchard; sisters, Leah and husband, Kenneth Tollefsrud, Mary and husband, Chuck Militello, Rose and husband, Tom Marchand and Jeanette Stagray, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and countless friends. In addition to his parents, Ken was welcomed home to heaven by his siblings, Alice and husband, Carl Dufresne, Vivian and husband, John Ryers, Adelie and husband, Virgil Stagray, Joan and husband, Bill Stagray, along with his brother-in-law, Norman Stagray. Ken's family will be present to receive visitors on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9:00 AM until the time of his 10:00 AM Memorial Liturgy at St. John the Evangelist Church, 614 Pine St., Essexville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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