Albert Boucher

Albert "Dee Dee" Boucher, age 98, of East Otis, MA, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. Dee Dee, the son of the late Albert and Mary Boucher, spent much of his childhood in Barre, VT, before moving to West Springfield, MA. He was a veteran of the US Navy who served in World War II and the Korean War. Dee Dee, a skilled machinist, was a foreman for much of his career before retiring to East Otis. He was also an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, and birder. He loved dogs, the Red Sox, and spending time with his family. Dee Dee was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, known for his kindness, big smile, and willingness to help others. Dee Dee is now reunited with his beloved late wife Elizabeth "Betty" Boucher. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Rosemary Schneider (Jerry, deceased), grandchildren Eric Schneider (Jane) and Laura Costello (Jim), great-grandchildren Kai and Colin Schneider, step-great-grandchildren Sean and Tucker Costello, nephew John Farrell (Christine), cousin-in-law Adeline Radford (Dennis, deceased), and by the many others whose lives he touched. A private service was held on July 13, 2023, at Toomey O'Brien Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be sent to the Mass Wildlands fund (https://massfishhunt.mass.gov/donations) or Mass Audubon https://www.massaudubon.org/take-action/donate).