Cumberland, Rhode Island
1933 - 2003
Jo Ann (Beckett) Boucher, 70, of Duchess Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island, formerly of North Attleboro, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the wife of Roland E. Boucher to whom she was married on October 13, 1951.
Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late William E., Sr. and Thelma L. (Bingham) Beckett. She was raised and educated in North Attleboro where she was a 1950 graduate of North Attleboro High School. Following graduation, she later attended business school.
She was a resident of North Attleboro until 1981 when she moved to Cumberland, Rhode Island.
Mrs. Boucher was a dedicated homemaker.
She attended the First Congregational Church in North Attleboro and enjoyed traveling, solving puzzles and crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband of 52 years, she leaves a daughter: Linda S. Boucher of Cumberland; five sons: Steven R. Boucher of North East Harbor, Maine; Bruce M. Boucher of Cumberland; David E. Boucher of Turner, Maine; Kevin N. Boucher of Guntersville, Alabama and Eric S. Boucher of Arlington, Virginia; two sisters: Eleanor J. Santsaver of North Attleboro; Nancy L. Kline of Leesburg, Florida; a brother: William E. Beckett, Jr. of North Attleboro; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 1:00 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the
Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2003 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the funeral home.
Supervised children’s room available during visitation and the funeral service.
Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 for free transportation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mrs. Boucher’s name may be made to the Sturdy Memorial Foundation, Inc., Attention: Development Office, PO Box 2963, Attleboro, MA 02703 for the benefit of heart research.
To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
I was sorry to hear about Jo Ann's passing away. I remember visting your house as a kid on Allen Avenue. Please know you and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Richard Landry
October 26, 2003 | North Attleboro
Sorry to hear of JoAnn's passing. I was a friend during our high school years and it was great seeing her at
our 50th reunion.
Also, Linda, we met when my Mom was at Sturdy in June 2002.
God Bless!!
Carolyn (Thomas) Schaeberle
Carolyn Schaeberle
October 25, 2003 | North Attleboro, MA
Sorry we couldn't be there. We will miss her dearly. Aunt Joe will always have a very special place in our hearts and prayers. Love to all and my prayers are with you .
Kim Josh Kris Jessica & Rachael
Kim Santsaver-Bailey
October 24, 2003 | Carmel, CA
We will miss her dearly. She will always be in our hearts and mind.Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family. If there is anything we can do just call.
Brian Lisa Bryant Santsaver
October 24, 2003 | Peoria, AZ
With Sympathy,
Michael Godin
Michael Godin
October 23, 2003 | Plainville, MA
So sorry for your loss. It is a difficult time for us all.
So sorry we could not be there with you in person, but we are there in spirit. Aunt Jo Ann will always be in our thoughts and memories.
Please accept our prayers, and God Bless.
Always,
Kathy and Brianna Santsaver
Kathy Santsaver
October 23, 2003 | Goodyear, AZ
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services
October 23, 2003 | Attleboro Falls, MA
