Albert A. Boucher, 92, of New Bedford, passed away on December 28. He was the husband of Henriette M. Boucher for 67 years.

He was a graduate of NBHS 1946, Arnold College, 1950 and a Master's Degree from the University of Bridgewater, 1951.

Mr. Boucher was a physical education high school teacher at NBHS and ORRHS. He was a track and gymnastics coach having won 13 state titles. He was a member of the NBHS Hall of Fame and the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Hall of Fame.

Survivors in addition to his wife are his children, Michelle Lazaro , Rene Boucher and Denise and Paul Schaefer, six grandchildren, David Lazaro, Lisa Rogers, Evan Boucher, Danielle Boucher, Paul Schaefer, Britany Schaefer. 

Visitation was held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 8:30am to 9:30am in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00am in St. Joseph-St. Therese Church, Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030 or St Vincent de Paul Society of New Bedford.

 

For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com