Bernard G. Boucher M.D.

Bernard G. Boucher, M.D.

St. Albans/Vero Beach, Fla.

Dr. Bernard G. Boucher, M.D., age 70, a well respected Franklin County OB/GYN physician, died February 23, 2004, in Vero Beach, Fla., with his loving family by his side. Born on November 10, 1933 he was the son of the late Rene and Imelda Boucher of Highgate Center.

His education began in a one-roan schoolhouse on the Gore Road in Highgate Center. From there he went on to graduate from St. Edmund's High School in Swanton, St. Michael's College in Winooski, in 1954, and the University of Vermont College of Medicine, in 1958. He completed his internship at the Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, N.J.

After a two year residency in obstetrics at the Margaret Hague Maternity Center in Jersey City, Dr. Boucher married the former Madeline St. Germain of Berkshire, November 25, 1961. They moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., where he completed his gynecology residency at the Coney Island Hospital. After practicing in New Jersey for three years, he and Madeline returned home, where he became the first board-certified OB/GYN physician in Franklin County.

He retired after practicing for 27 years in St. Albans. Dr. Boucher always took great pride in being a physician, thoroughly enjoying the practice of medicine and felt very fortunate to care for the people of Franklin County. He was a member of the Franklin County Medical Society and the Vermont Medical Society.

A long time hockey fan, Dr. Boucher was involved with the St. Albans Skating Association and youth hockey as a referee. He was a well read student of history and he and Madeline visited many historic sites in the United States.

In his retirement years he spent summers on Lake Champlain where he tended his gardens, maintained their property and relaxed by the lake. Winters were spent in Vero Beach, Florida, where among other things he enjoyed spring training and attending local high school football games. He especially treasured the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.

Besides his wife, Madeline, he is survived by their daughter Anne and her husband Dr. Brian McLellan of Rochester, N.Y., their sons Edmund and his wife Thais of Boca Raton, Fla., Stephen and his wife Nichole and their twin daughters Emma and Lucy of Ypsilanti, Mich., his sisters Claire Gabso of South Burlington, Lucille and her husband Duane Biever of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Yvette and her husband George Mazuzan of Springfield, Va., his brothers Father Maurice U. Boucher, S.S.E., of Alburg, Hertel and his wife Andree Boucher of Montreal, Que., John and his wife Anita Boucher of Swanton, Paul and his wife Ellen Boucher of Maple Glen, Pa., Gilbert and his wife Glenna Boucher of Highgate Center, sister-in-law Rita Boucher of St. Albans, several nieces and nephews.. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers Germain Boucher and Brother Laurent Boucher, CSC.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 14, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. in St. Mary's Church. Contributions may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT. 05478. Online condolences can be sent to the family by going to the Brady & Levesque web site: www.bnlfh.com.