Richard R. BOUCHER

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. -- Richard R. Boucher, 73, of Englewood, Fla., and Fitchburg, passed away on Dec. 15, 2005. He was born July 11, 1932, in Leominster, son of Ernest Boucher and Florence (Morin) Boucher. He was employed by Dectone for 25 years and worked at Julie Country Day School as a music instructor for three years. Richard was an active church member and Royal Ranger Commander until October, 2005, at Suncoast Worship Center in Englewood, Fla., and at Christian Life Center in Leominster. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and served on the USS New Jersey.He is survived by his wife, Isabel (Valera); two brothers, Roger and Ernest Boucher, both of Fitchburg; and several nieces and nephews.BOUCHER -- A memorial service will be held Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Fitchburg Assembly of God, 839 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg. Memorial donations may be made to Christian Life Center, Royal Ranger Program, P.O. Box 1388, Leominster, MA 01453 or TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.Published in the Sentinel & Enterprise on 12/22/2005.