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John Thomas "Tom" Bouchard

1940 - 2018

BORN

1940

DIED

2018

John Bouchard Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial for John Thomas "Tom" Bouchard
Start: 2018-08-06T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Church of the Good Shepherd

Formerly of Litchfield, CT, J. Thomas ("Tom") Bouchard passed away peacefully at home in Denver, CO, surrounded by family, on July 27, 2018. Born in Los Angeles, CA on July 10, 1940, Tom attended Loyola High School and Loyola Marymount University, earning his Bachelor's degree in 1962. Tom leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Michele. He was a very devoted father to his five daughters: Jeanne LaVake (Mark) of Carlsbad, CA; Claire Bouchard of Fort Collins, CO; Amy Berning (Rich) of Albany, NY; Megan Cope of Highlands Ranch, CO; and Nicole Debrovner (John) of Evergreen, CO. In addition to his five daughters, Tom leaves behind 13 beloved grandchildren, as well as his sister, Mary Clare Zovich of San Luis Obispo, CA and Ann Westigard of Manhattan Beach, CA. Tom's career in Human Resources began at Mattel Corp in 1962. He would go on to lead a very successful career as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at United Technologies Corporation in Hartford, CT, US West in Denver, CO and, finally, IBM in Armonk, NY. After retirement in 2000, Tom continued to be active on several national boards, including Nordstrom Bank, HealthNet and Manpower. Tom was respected by business colleagues, treasured by friends, and adored by his family. He will be deeply missed by all. A Catholic mass will be held on Monday August 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2626 E, 7th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80206. The family requests donations be made in Tom's name to either Jesuits West (8505 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232), Church of the Good Shepherd (2626 E. 7th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80206) or Halcyon Hospice (PO Box 177, Mead, CO 80524).

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Published by Hartford Courant from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3, 2018.

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Sobee (Arthur) Poole

August 18, 2018

One of my biggest regrets was that I did not keep in touch with Tom over the years. My sincerest sympathy to Mike and the girls- we will all miss him. Sobee

Connie McArthur

August 8, 2018

Each of us can count on one hand the people who have made the most difference in our careers. Tom was certainly one of those people for me. He was a great teacher and mentor. I am very sorry I didn't know he had returned to Denver or that he was ill for so long. Tom, you created a great team. As you were fond of saying, "What a squad." Thank you, Connie McArthur

nathan collins

August 5, 2018

Mike

I just learned of the passing of your great husband Tom. I was not as good as I should have been in calling him and that really saddens me. I am asking my Jesuit son to offer a Mass for Tom. Please let your family know how widely respected he was by anyone that encountered him. A real loss

Nate

August 3, 2018

Sending love and prayers for your comfort, with deep sympathy. Tom was a wise and kind man that favorably touched thousands of us through his work. In addition to his wonderful family, Tom had many friendships last lasted from high school to his passing. What a remarkable life and legacy. -Debbie Colia

August 3, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences dear family and friends. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. And may you find hope and comfort in God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).

August 2, 2018

My condolences for your loss. Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hands. May God continue to comfort you and your family. ( Psalms 9:9,10)

Roger and Erika Greaves

August 1, 2018

So sad. Such a great guy and such a person of great integrity. We have missed his counsel and his quick wit, but we will remember it
for a long, long time.
Roger and Erika, Scottsdale

August 1, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength during this time and the memories you have bring you peace.

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S C

August 1, 2018

I arm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from the loving promise of seeing our loved ones again (John 6:40). Please accept my deepest sympathies.

August 1, 2018

My deepest sympathy for the entire Tom Bouchard family. My association
with Tom (and his wife) began during our days when we represented our companies (UTC/GE) in the 80's and 90's in the Aerospace Industries
Association Human Resources Council- which continued into our retirement. Tom was a great friend,a real professional and a class act.
All of who knew and/or worked with him have family hav had our lives enriched.
God Bless Tom, Mike and all of the family's.
Sam Dolfi

July 31, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.

Michelle

July 31, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength during this time and the memories you have bring you peace. Hosea 13:14

July 31, 2018

Sending heartfelt sympathies and condolences to John's family and friends during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that God hears your cries and He stays close to the brokenhearted (Ps. 34:17&18).

July 31, 2018

Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May you cherish fond memories to cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your love one again

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