Fernand Chouinard

Fernand E. Chouinard Saratoga Springs, NY - Fernand E. Chouinard passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Westmount Health Facility in Queensbury. He was 84. Born on April 5, 1928 in Barre, VT, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Rose Aimee Boisvert Chouinard. He attended grade school at West Hill and St. Monica's in Barre. VT. While serving in the US Army he received the WWII Victory Medals and Army of Occupation Medal Japan, Korean SVC Medal, NAT Def. SVC Medal, U.N. SVC Medal, OCC Medal of Japan, four Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal. On Feb. 7, 1959 he married Mary Lorraine Chartier in Barre, VT. They moved to Plattsburgh, Morrisonville, and then to Saratoga Springs in 1970. Fernand was very active in the community serving as past Commander of VFW 420 Gurtler Bros. and past Commander of Hudson Mohawk Counties Council VFW. He held many chairmanships on past levels including Council and District 3 of VFW, member of the American Legion Post #10 in Barre, VT and Post #70 Saratoga, ITAM #35 Korean War Vets. He was a lifetime member of the Maple Ave. Fire Co. #4, Fire Police, Saratoga County Fire Police, Honor Guard for Post #420 and Honor Guard for Saratoga National Cemetery. Fernand was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 106. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Amie Rose Chouinard and two brothers, Laurence and Paul Chouinard. Survivors include his wife, M. Lorraine Chouinard of Saratoga Springs; son, Bryan (Jill) Chouinard of Saratoga Springs; three daughters, Kim (Thomas) DeGraw of Queensbury, Lynn Chouinard of Saratoga Springs and Dawna (Gregory) Miczek of Gansevoort; one grandson, Andrew DeGraw; three granddaughters, Alexandra Chouinard, Kaitlin and Kristen Miczek; two brothers, Andre (Mary) Chouinard of Barre, VT, Bernard (Beverly) Chouinard of Bradenton, FL; two sisters-in-law, Josephine Chouinard of Barre, VT and Elva Chouinard of Ocala, FL and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 9pm Friday, April 27, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Saturday, April 28, 2012 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. Burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Westmount Health Facility, East Wing. Donations may be made to Maple Ave. Fire Co. #4, 613 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, VFW Gurtler Bros. Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Resident Counsel Fund, c/o Westmount Health Facility, 42 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804-8250. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.