Andrew N. Boucher

In Memoriam 1971 - 2021

Assisting in the family business from an early age, Andrew began his funeral career at the firm after graduating from Gardner High School in 1989. Following high school graduation, he attended the New England Institute at Mount Ida College in Newton, MA, graduating in 1991 with a degree in Funeral Directing and Embalming. In 2012, Andrew succeeded his father by becoming President of Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., until his passing in 2021.

Andrew continued the civic and community involvement with the same dedication that his father demonstrated. He was a member of Annunciation Parish, Gardner; member of the Board of Directors and Vice Chief Governance Officer of the GFA Federal Credit Union, member of the Patient/Family Advisory Committee for Heywood Hospital, a member and six-term past President of the Acadien Social Club; founding member of the Gardner Festival Committee, and a member of the Williams- Rockwell Educational Gift Fund.

Andrew was a former Chairman of the Board of Directors for GVNA Healthcare, Inc., former President of Gardner Square II, former member of St. Paul’s Parochial School Consortium, past Director of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, past member, past Director and past President of the Gardner Rotary Club, and a former member of the Templeton Fish and Game Club, Inc.

Andrew received several awards for his business professionalism, civic engagement, and community involvement. In 2002, Andrew was selected by the Worcester Business Journal as a Top 40 Business Professional under the age of 40 in the Greater Worcester County Area. In 2003, the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association recognized Andrew for his volunteer service with the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office following the September 11, 2001 attacks. In 2014, Andrew was selected by the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce as its Citizen of the Year.

Andrew was a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts serving from 1992 till his passing.