Alfred Bouvier Jr.

Alfred J. Bouvier, Jr., 75, of Marlborough, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Marlborough Hills HealthCare Center after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Marlborough, he was the son of the late Alfred J. Bouvier, Sr. and Anita J. (Boisvert) Bouvier. He was the husband of Margaret (Cornish) Downing Bouvier, of Hudson, with whom he shared the past thirty- three years. Alfred was educated at the former St. Anthonys School and St. Vitus Academy, Marlborough, graduating from Marlborough High School in 1957. He enlisted in the US Army National Guard, while continuing his education at New England School of Pharmacy. He then joined the family business, Bouvier Pharmacy, and managed the Lincoln St. establishment, retiring in 1992. He served on the Board of Directors at St. Marys Credit Union for many years, was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and had been a choir member and actively involved in the parish community at the former St. Marys Parish. Following his retirement, he and his wife traveled extensively and enjoyed time with their family on Cape Cod. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, David Bouvier and his wife Ann of Marlborough, Christopher Bouvier and Yvette Hagerman and her husband Gwynn, all of St. Petersburg, FL, John Downing, Jr. and his wife Tania of Michigan, Roger Downing and his wife Kathi Jean of Hudson, MA and Sue Downing and her partner Kathy Proman of Venice, FL, his brothers, Noel Bouvier of Hyannis, James Bouvier and his wife Roberta, Philippe Bouvier and his wife Eleanor and Thomas Bouvier all of Marlborough, 17 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also the brother in law of the late Elaine(Evangelous) Bouvier. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 13, from 4-7 pm at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14 at 9:00am at the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St., Marlborough. Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Beach St., Marlborough. Donations may be made to; Resident Activities Fund, Marlborough Hills HealthCare Center, 121 Northboro Rd., Marlborough, MA 01752