Leo Gilbert Bouchard

January 1, 1946 - January 27, 2021

Leo Gilbert Bouchard, 75, of Essexville, our loyal, honorable, strong, and devoted Dad, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at McLaren Bay Region. Leo was born in Hampton Twp. on January 1, 1946, the son of the late Leo and Antoinette (LaLonde) Bouchard. While at a New Year's Eve party, Leo met the love of his life, the former Marion Stender. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on October 30, 1965, at St. James Church. Together they shared 53 wonderful years, six children, and countless memories; sadly, Marion passed away on June 13, 2019. Leo retired as a welder from General Motors after 34 years. He was a member of the UAW and enjoyed the Senior Olympics. You could always find Leo fixing things, camping, gardening, playing cards, and going for boat rides. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, welding, farming, and fishing; he loved to compete as to who caught the biggest fish. He absolutely adored his two labs, Holly and Snowball. Leo’s kind and loving ways will be missed for generations to come. Leo leaves to cherish his memory, children, Leo (Tina) Bouchard, Dan (Brandi) Bouchard, Jan (Nick Stavropoulos) Bouchard, Theresa (Kevin Rytter) Bouchard, Jon (Jennifer) Bouchard, and Ryan (Jenny) Bouchard. He was the loving Papa of Daniel (Cassidy), Nick (Taylor), Josh, Belle, Grady, Jacob, Audrianna, Nicholas, Oliver, Ben, Krystal, Karmen, Autum, and Killian; great-grandfather of Lincoln and Elijah, and his furbabies, Holly and Snowball. He also leaves his sister, Rose and husband, Tom Marchand; siblings-in-law, Robert Sr. and wife Barbara Stender, Betty Purtell, Floyd and wife, Linda Stender, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends. Leo was welcomed home to heaven by the love of his life, Marion; his parents, Leo James and Antoinette Bouchard; siblings, Adele and husband, Virgil Stagray, Joan and husband, William Stagray, Kenneth and wife, Nancy Bouchard, Jeanette and husband, Stub Stagray, and Marylee and husband, Chuck Militello, along with his beloved dogs, Raj and Kodi. Leo’s family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. On Monday, February 1, 2021, Leo will be taken to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), 614 Pine St., where visiting will continue from 10:00 AM until the time of his 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed by following this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/50659812