André M. Bouchard

Andre M. Bouchard 1944 – 2021 Feeding Hills – Andre M. Bouchard, 77, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Andre was born on May 30, 1944 in Springfield MA to the late Marcel and Laurette (Boudreau) Bouchard. Andre graduated from LaSalette in Enfield, NH and went on to attend Assumption College for a couple semesters before choosing to start his own business as a painter. Andre married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Walsh, in 1968 and spent 52 beautiful years together raising a family, before she predeceased him in 2020. Andre was a communicant of Holy Name Church, Springfield. Andre loved woodworking and was an avid skier. He loved building and flying his model RC planes and served on the board of the Hampshire County RC Club for many years. More than anything, he loved his time with his family and sharing their loves and interests. Andre leaves behind his children Claudine Bouchard, Linda Perlmutter, and Michael Bouchard; his son-in-law Brent Perlmutter; 2 grandchildren Nora and Gwyneth Perlmutter; his brothers Paul Bouchard and Gilbert Bouchard; his sister-in-law Deborah Bouchard, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Andre was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Patricia, his brother, Raymond, and sister Jacqueline. Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday September 20, 2021 from 4-7 PM in Colonial Forastiere Funeral & Cremation, 985 Main St., Agawam MA. Funeral services are Tuesday September 21, 2021 starting at 9:45 AM in the funeral home. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Holy Name Church, 323 Dickinson St., Springfield. Burial will be in Springfield Street Cemetery, Feeding Hills. To leave an online condolence, visit www.forastiere.com.