James Michael Bouffard

Jennifer and Brian. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there were some magical thing I could do or say to ease the pain you must be in. Just know that he is with the Lord and you will all be together again one day. I am so sorry.

Denise and Keith,
I know you both will miss Mike very much. I am here for the both of you.
Love,
Shannon

Denise,
I am so sorry to hear Mike has gone on to Heaven. We rejoyce for him but are sorry for the pain you are going through. Those of us who knew Mike from MCA are better for knowing him. It was great having him as part of the play cast family. He was such a character. He will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our love across the miles.
God bless

we are so sorry to hear about mike. having him in our murder mystery was so much fun. he was a wonderful guy. my michael and i will keep all of you in our prayers

Brenda, Bob Ann and Patsy,

I am so sorry for the loss of your little brother. Mike will always be that cute little boy playing in the yard on Haynes to me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer and Denise,
I feel so strongly for all of you. Jennifer you have benn my friend and sister for almost 10 years now. Every time you spoke of your dad or I saw you together you could tell how much you adored him. Please know I am praying for you and your family. All our love and support. Kim, Tom, Morgan, Frank, Pamela, and Isabelle

Dearest Brian and those who loved Mike most:

From the days we rode to band practice in high school together, Mike and I were special friends.

No one had a keener wit or bigger heart - and no one had a bigger knack for getting us first into trouble - and then out of it!

As Vietnam came and went, so did Mike, to do his duty as a United States Marine - something of which we were all so very proud. He came back to us a changed man somehow - both deeper and wiser - but still...

I haven't seen Mike for years, but he endeared himself to me when he and Brian appeared at my son's graduation from Air Force basic training many years ago. Mike was dressed in his military uniform, which was an honor to my son and the other graduates. Cheryl, Jennifer, Brian, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

It has been a great comfort to read these messages posted from family and friends, co-workers and neighbors of my brother, Mike. I agree with all of you who recognize the fine qualities and attributes he possessed. He was indeed remarkable. He had a keen sense of "honor bound" and "duty bound" beliefs, which he exhibited throughout his life. He had the unique instinct to see the value in everyone he met and to put everyone at ease with his relaxed, gentle nature. Yes, he loved us all;...