Paul K. Bouchard, age 80, passed away on October 3, 2022. Paul was born in Springfield, MA and was raised in Northampton, MA. He was educated at Sacred Heart and Northampton High School as well as the local Community College where he studied engineering and accounting.
Paul was a percussionist with the Northampton High School band, the Pioneer Valley Drum Corps, the Commanders Drum Corps, the Amerhurst Community Band and the American Legion. He also played in several dance bands in Massachusetts and as a young man, had his own three piece band.
After moving to Pennsylvania, Paul continued his affiliations with organizations and was a member of the Skip-Perk Jaycees, the Ursinus College Concert Band, Tri-County Band, the Fifers and Drummers located in Ivoryton, CT. He was also a member of the Federation of Musicians.
Paul was a District Sales Manager for Avery Products, a partner in B&D Blueprinting business and operated his own sign business.
Anyone who was a friend of Paul knew his love of playing the drums. He was also a life-long motorcycle enthusiast and Officer of the Gold Wing Association.
Paul relocated to Florida ten years ago to better enjoy his retirement years. Once again, music was such an important part of his life. He joined the Key Largo Community Concert Band. When he moved to West Palm Beach, he became a member of the Knights of Columbus, and prior to his illness served as an usher at The Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola.
Paul was predeceased by his mother Jacqueline and father Francis Bouchard. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Busby-Bouchard, sons Brad (wife Chris), Bryan (wife Cindy), granddaughter Piper, grandson, Taylor, sisters Linda Heon (husband Pete) and Judy Smith.
Viewing on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11 am at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens, officiated by Fr. Andrew Brierley. The funeral service will be live-streamed at cathedralpb.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.quattlebaumFH.com for the Bouchard family.
