Hi Grampa. I'm sorry for all this time i couldn't come down and see you more often. I really wanted Emily and Izabella to meet you. I told them all about you, and they heard some funny stories about you from other family members. I always remember how easy it was to talk to you. I'm really going to miss you. You were the only grandpa i had and I can't wait to see you again. I Love you so much Noel

Dear Bouchard family: How wonderful was it to have your father live until 96 years young!! As so many people, I saw him almost on a daily basis when he worked at MacLean's store. He wrapped many a parcel for me. He was always glad to see me then and on the many visit I made to St.Peter's after I married and moved away. He also got to know my husband and children. Weren't they lucky!!! I know you will cherish the wonderful memories you have of "Joe" as a father, husband, grandfather,and probably great grandfather and for the wonderful "human being" that he was!! God Bless, Jessie

Hi my dearest grandpy, I am so happy that I was able to spend some time with you in October.You seemed so happy and full of life,yet again never complaining about anything,how you kept so optimistic in life I will never know.I am so glad that I will always have wonderful thoughts and memories of you as you were and not of feeling sick because that is the only way you would have had it. I used to feel so honored taking you for walks around the villa.It seemed as if everyone there knew you by name,anyone we passed would suddenly smile as they saw you,and every worker wanted to give you a hug..or maybe that was just you!:)I was always so proud to hear,"Ohh that's Joseph's granddaughter" as we would pass by. It seems as though you really left a mark on the world and certaintly with your family.I also share Tracy and Rebecca's childhood memories.Eating fish and potatos without it being in squares or home made bread without gooey molasses is just not the same.I can sometimes still smell the shaving foam you would apply in your kitchen as I sat on the small bed watching you through the mirror,you always looked so handsome. Thank you for giving my mother the life you did,because of it my sister and I are better people.And even more thank you for loving my nanny as you did.You give me hope that love really does exist.I always said if I could have half of your marriage I would be happy for life.She really was your soul mate and "your little girl".But most of all,thank you for being you. Sorry I was unable to be with the family over the weekend but my heart and soul was there for every moment of it. You will always be loved and missed dearly. My love,xoxo Janet

Anita and Family. I was sorry to read of the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences in this very sad time of your lives. He lived to be a great age and I'm sure a life filled with lots of love, good times and good health.

We were so very sorry to hear of our dear friend Joe's passing.His warmth and love were such a large part of our childhood years while working at MacLean's Grocery.He made us feel so special always, and took an interest in all we did as we matured and went off to make new lives and raise our own families.We were very fortunate that many of our children got to know Joe as well by visiting Margaret& him at their apartment in RB, or at the Villa.I will miss seeing him on my visits.I only wish everyone could experience the strong love Joe had for his children and in his words, his 'Sweet little Wife" Margaret whom he loved to bits. Please accept my sincere condolences. Marian,Ned, Nick, & Amy Tobin

Anita & Family, Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Theresa & John Scott

I am so happy I was able to speak with Pop the evening before I left for Australia. He wished me a good trip, and said he hoped everything went well while we were there. My only sorrow is that I was unable to attend his funeral ...to be there for all of my family. I sensed this summer that Pop was ready, for the most part, to leave this earth. I had a "feeling" it would be the last time I would see him. I am consoled in remembering the monumental role he played in all our lives, and in all people close to him. He loved us all, and it was evident he was loved by not just his immediate family, but also all his nieces, and nephews...who always made a point of visiting "Uncle Joe" through- out the years whenever they visited Cape Breton. Love you Pop....Mary

We were so sorry to read of your Dad's death. He was a true gentleman who will be dearly missed. Sincere sympathy, Patie and Dianne

So sorry to hear about uncle Joseph..Our thoughts are with you all. love Claire (Doary) and Alvin

I know we didn't see each other as often as I would have liked but know that I love you so much and Steve and I were both so happy to see you and Nanny last summer. I will miss you terribly but I know we'll see each other again some day. Love you lots Catharine xo

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your father, father-in-law, grandfather,& geat grand father. Joe was a joy to have in our care, he always had a smile and a hug for many. His main concern was being "my little girl", being Margaret whom always has a smile and that contageous giggle. I know as a family you have many memories that will help you find strength at this trying time. Take care , thinking of you all Love Claudette and family

Thank you for being such a wonderful gramps, you meant the world to me. You and nanny spoiled us grandchildren and we loved every minute of it. My favorite memories of you and nanny are your great meals (of cut up and mashed food made into a big flat block and cut into squares with a railroad track going through it – boy we were really spoiled), you shaving in front of the sink, getting bounced on your knee while you sang the horse song in French then you flying me off your leg, waking you up while you pretended to be asleep, making you say passwords before I would open up the front door but my favorites were of you running up the hill when I wouldn’t eat breakfast without you by my side or go to bed at night without you tucking me in. I remember when I was four or five years old with a virus in my leg and you told mom you would gladly trade places with me so I wouldn’t have to be in pain – I wish I could have done the same for you these past few weeks. I cherished our nightly phone calls and laughed to hear you say ‘Hello stranger!’ when I would forget to call you for a couple of nights in a row and was moved when you would say ‘Thank you for calling.’ for I was the one thankful to hear your voice. Though I miss you terribly and am so sad you are gone, I feel your spirit is still with us and I am comforted thinking about you speaking of your thirty plus wonderful years of retirement and knowing you are with your family in heaven. Don’t worry about nanny, we’ll take wonderful care of her. Sending you my love, hugs and kisses, Rebecca.

Hi Grandpa, Though I'm not there I'm still thinking about you and how much I love you. I'm thinking about my time with you in October and how happy I am that I got to spend that time with you. I remember taking you for walks threw the Villa and all the people stopping to say hello, you were such a popular man. I remember you giving me chocolates from your bedside stash, and telling me stories. You made me smile always. Even though Catharine and I were far away, you were always our grandfather and I will never forget you. I know that you are safe in Heaven watching down on us. I want to thank you for being a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. i will miss you dearly. Your youngest granddaughter, Jessica xo

Dear Cousin Art and Linda - So sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear father. Love Lisa, John, Saralyn and Emma

Dear Family of Joe Bouchard: my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I remember going to Mac Lean's store with my dad and that is how long I have known him. As the years went by I also know that Joe and his dear wife were very good to my mother. I have heard only good things about him and I know that there are many who knew and loved him and will miss him. God bless all of you at this difficult time, and always!

Our sincere condolences go out to Art, Linda and family on the passing of your Dad.

We want to express our condolences on the loss of your dad and friend to all. Your father was an extraordinary man who was loved by everyone who knew him. For sure, I, as well as many others, will miss his hugs. Margie & Terry

To M. Bouchard's family; Terry and I wish to send our sincere condolences. I enjoyed my conversations with M. Joe while visiting my father-in-law George at the senior citizen home in River Bourgeois and the Villa in St. Peter's. M. Joe always watched closely for George and we both appreciated it very much. I'm sure you are all aware that you had dear and kindly man in your midst.

we send our thoughts and prayers to you all,at this time of sorrow in the loss fo your huaband and father.

I wish to send my codolence to the family of Joseph Bouchard my prayers and thoughts are with you all

Dean and I wish we could be there with our family at this sad time. All of us grandchildren are so fortunate to have such a wonderful Grandfather. He was loved by so many people but in particular always had a special bond with his Grandkids. Some of my fondest memories are of him shaving in front of the sink in the kitchen of the old house, eating bread and molasses with him, trying to find creative ways for us to eat fish like making little cubes in the mashed potatoes, him singing the horse song in French as we sat on his lap and of course "get out of my chair". As an adult my memories continued to grow as I would call him and he'd ask about the weather in Australia and just having chats about how Nanny was making out. He never ever complained. He will be missed by everyone who's life he touched. I love you Grandpa and I will miss you. Tracy xo

to all the family so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.i spent lots of time at your parents place and always felt at home he was a very special person.i will remember him in my prayers,god bless you all in your time of grief.joan&melvin macleod <bowser>

My thoughts prayers all of you in this time of sorrow

To Joe's family... Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers, as you mourn the passing of a wonderful man .He will be greatly missed. Sincerely , John & Audrey

Peter, Emily and families: Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your dad/grandfather. Our prayers are with you at this sad time. Take comfort in knowing dad is at peace. Rodney & Karen Burke & Family Whiteside

Thank dad for loving our mother so much all these years and for the love and care you gave us and your grandchildren. You will always be with us in our hearts and we will never forget you. Will remember everytime I called you, that you were happy to hear from me, and would always say "Thank you for calling". We all have our special memories of you. Hope you are happy in Heaven with your mom and dad and all your brothers and sisters, some you haven't seen for a very long time. Kiss grandma for me, she has never left me since 1969. Love you my pup and thanks for being such a great dad.

Emily,Peter and family. Sorry for your loss, my memory of your dad was that he always had a big smile on his face, sure he will be missed.