Joseph Bouthillier

BOUTHILLIER, JOSEPH A. JR. 85, of Lincoln died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Mount St. Rita's Health Centre, Cumberland after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Clorinda "Clo" (Cappelli) Bouthillier. Mr. and Mrs. Bouthillier celebrated their 59th anniversary this past May 21. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph A. and Yvonne (Thibodeau) Bouthillier, he had lived in Lincoln for the past 43 years. Mr. Bouthillier was a master electrician and worked for E.W. Audet Company before retiring in 1994. He was the owner/director of the American Ballroom Dance Studio in Lincoln and was co-founder of the American Ballroom Dance Club. He was a professional ballroom dance instructor certified by the International Society of Teachers of Dance, Ballroom Branch; by the Dance Teachers Club of Boston and by Dance Masters of America where he also served on its Faculty. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Historic St. Joseph's Church, Ashton. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, James Bouthillier of Jamestown, Robert Bouthillier of Franklin, MA and Laurence Bouthillier of Warwick; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. His funeral will be held THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 at 11 A.M. at BELLOWS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relative and friends are invited and may call WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M. Please omit flowers. For Directions and Guest Book, visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com