Arthur Denis Boucher

Arthur Denis Boucher, 90, of Meredith, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Lakes Region Hospital, of Laconia, after a period of declining health.Born on February 20, 1920, in Lowell, MA, he was the son of Odilon and Evon (Richard) Boucher. Arthur was raised in Lowell, attended schools there, and eventually bought a home and resided there for many more years before moving to Meredith, in April, 1970. Arthur worked for over thirty-four years as a foreman for United Elastic, of Lowell, retiring in 1970.He was a longtime communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Meredith, and was very involved in the affairs and activities of the church. He also served as the sexton of St. Charles Church for many yearsArthur was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren.Arthur served with courage and honor in the Navy in WWII.Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Claire (Cassista), in 1980, a son, Richard A; a daughter, Diane Purlington, and a brother, Henry Boucher.He is survived by his son Denis Boucher, of Salt Lake City, UT; two sisters, Doris Widebeck, of Nashua, and Rita Lussier, of Manchester; a sister-in-law, Gloria Boucher, of Nashua; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Boucher, of Moultonborough; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.Memorials:In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arthur's memory to the Meredith Public Health Nursing Association, PO Box 551, Meredith, NH. 03253.Visitation:Calling hours will be held Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 and 104, Meredith, from 9:30 am thru 11:30 am.Service:A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Rte. 25, Meredith at 12:00 pm. The Very Rev. Dennis J. Audet, V.F., pastor, will be the celebrant.Cemetery:Spring Burial will be held in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, in Laconia.