Gerald Normand Bouffard, 86 of Lewiston Maine passed away July 13, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on April 16th 1938 the son of Fortunat and Yvonne Bouffard. He was educated at St Dominic’s high school graduating in 1955 and spent the next four in the Navy. He returned to Lewiston to find the love of his life Pauline Marchand and married May 26th 1962. They settled in Lewiston where they raised three sons.
Gerald worked for John Hancock as a life insurance salesman for 30 years then served in the state legislature representing Lewiston District 90 for four terms. Gerald was a member of Holy Family Church and was a 4th Degree member of the Knight of Columbus Council 10019. He enjoyed singing and was a member the Magic Pops and Holy Family Choir. After retirement he and his wife Pauline enjoyed playing cards and traveling with family and friends.
He is survived by three sons, Marc and Sylvie Bouffard of Agoura Hills CA, Dan and Anita Bouffard of Wales Maine, and Ron Bouffard and companion Doug Peck of Chicago; five Grand Children Adam, Ian, Alex, Michelle and Matthew Bouffard; brother Paul Bouffard of Lincoln NE and Sister in Law Diane and husband Gerard LeBlond of Lewiston. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years Pauline, a sister Pauline and husband Stewart McCrellis of Lewiston; and sister in law Carmel and husband Raymond Maheux of Auburn.
The family invites you to a time of visitation on Friday July 19th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at The Fortin Group Auburn, 217 Turner St, Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 20th at 11:00am at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St, Lewiston immediately followed by a committal service at St. Peters Cemetery on Deer Rd in Lewiston.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Knights of Columbus Council 10019 Scholarship fund or the Androscoggin Hospice House.
You may offer your condolences or share your memories at www.thefortingroupauburn.com
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