Charles Victor Bouchard, age 85, a resident of Pasadena for 27 years, and previously of Baltimore, passed away on July 22, 2017 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after a one year illness.
He was born on March 22, 1932, in Baltimore, to the late Dolores and Frederick Bouchard. After high school, he entered the US Air Force, serving until 1953 during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 4 Battle Stars, as well as a Distinguished Unit Citation. After the war he joined the Baltimore City Fire Department, while working simultaneously as a longshoreman. He was devoted to his missionary work, and enjoyed Ravens and Orioles games, as well as lacrosse.
Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his daughter Mary Jo Hartlove; his sister Louise Miles; and his brother Robert Bouchard.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years: Isabelle Helen (Provenza) Bouchard; his two loving daughters: Jean Marie Bouchard-Espey, of Ellicott City, and Ann Marie Ceraldi, of Pasadena; three sisters: Rose Marie Green, Yvonne Cotham, and Mary Day, all of Pasadena; his caregiver Stanley Kennel; his seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Jane Frances Church on Thursday at 11 AM, with Father Brian Rafferty officiating. His burial will follow in Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Franciscan Mission Service in support of Amanda Ceraldi at https://franciscanmissionservice.org/programs/long-term-overseas-mission/classes-30-31/#donate - and feel free to express your condolences below as well.
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