Joseph Paul Leonel Boudreau

1928 - 2016  (87 years)

• Name	Joseph Paul Leonel Boudreau
  Nickname	Leo
  Birth	22 Nov 1928	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Christening	25 Nov 1928	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [2]
  Agency: Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church
  He was christened by Father Ernest Lapierre
  History	24 Oct 1929 (0 years)	Black Thursday, Great Depression Begins
  Census	1930 (1 years)	Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, U.S.A.   [8]
  In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 15 months, living in Bridgeport, Connecticut with his parents.
  History	7 Dec 1941 (13 years)	Attack on Pearl Harbor
  Draft Reg	22 Apr 1946 (17 years)	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [6]
  He registered for the Draft giving his age as 18; his address as 40 Yale Avenue, Athol, Massachusetts; and he was a student in high school.
  	Draft Registration Card of Lionel Joseph Boudreau
  Graduation	1948 (19 years)	Athol High School, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Athol High School, Athol, Massachusetts   [9, 10]
  Agency: Athol High School
  Military	12 Nov 1948 to 15 Oct 1952 (19 years)  [10]
  He enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged.
  Residence	1958 (29 years)	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [11]
  Address: 16 Prospect Street
  History	20 Jul 1969 (40 years)	Moon Landing
  Retired	1991 (62 years)	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [2]
  He retired from Starret Tool Company.
  History	11 Sep 2001 (72 years)	Attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon
  Death	12 Feb 2016	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [5, 7, 10, 12]
  Agency: Athol Memorial Hospital
  Obituary	14 Feb 2016 (87 years)  [10]
  ATHOL- Joseph L. Boudreau, 87, of Main Street, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Athol Hospital. Born in Athol in the family home, Joseph grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School in 1948. He was a son of the late Camille and Bibianne (Legere) Boudreau. On November 12, 1948, he enlisted into the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on October 15, 1952. Joseph married Esther (Laford) on April 28, 1956 and have enjoyed close to 60 years of marriage. A toolmaker at the L. S. Starrett Company, Joseph retired in 1990. He previously had worked as a milkman, a machinist at the Union Twist Drill, operated the former Arco station on Exchange Street in Athol and was an insurance agent. Joseph was a lecturer at Our Lady Immaculate Church and was very involved with the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed softball, baseball, football, playing tennis and served as an umpire for many leagues. For over 40 years, he was involved with the Jumptown Twirlers square dancing group. Survivors include his beloved wife, Esther Boudreau of Athol; daughters, Annette Hagie and her partner, Patrick McGlone, of Athol, Maria Leblanc and her husband, Jim, of Athol; sons, Bernie Boudreau and his wife, Karen, of Northfield, Larry Boudreau of Athol; a daughter in law, Jennifer Boudreau of Wilbraham; grandchildren, Andrew Hagie, Chantel McGlone, William Leblanc, Alison Boudreau, Timothy Boudreau, Nicholas Boudreau, Christopher Boudreau, and Shawn Stamper; great grandchildren, Alexis Stamper and Anthony Stamper; a sister, Angelina Chiasson of Athol; brothers, Francis Boudreau of Athol and Ernest Boudreau of Vermont; and several nephews and nieces. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Boudreau in 2008. Calling hours will be Thursday evening, February 18, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Immaculate Church, 192 School Street, Athol. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Our Lady Immaculate Building Fund, 192 School Street, Athol, MA 01331. Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements. You may offer your sympathy online at www.wittyfuneral home. com. Published by Witty's Funeral Home
  Burial	19 Feb 2016	Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery,  Winchendon, Massachusetts   [5, 7, 10]
  	Gravestone of Joseph L. Boudreau Plot: Section 3, Row Q, Site 1149
  Siblings	2 brothers and 1 sister
  > 1. Mary Angelina Boudreau ▻ Gerald Joseph Chiasson,  m. 23 May 1953 > 2. Joseph Paul Leonel Boudreau,   b. 22 Nov 1928, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 12 Feb 2016, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.  (Age 87 years) ▻ Esther Marie LaFord,  m. 28 Apr 1956 > 3. Joseph Ernest Boudreau,   b. 20 Aug 1930, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, U.S.A. d. 17 Jan 2021, Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, U.S.A.  (Age 90 years) ▻ Rachel B. Cormier,  m. 10 Sep 1955 ;   Rosealie May Clark,  m. 13 Jun 1980 + 4. Joseph Omer Francis Boudreau
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Lieutenant-Général Michel Boudrot,   b. 14 Jan 1601, Église Notre-Dame-de-Cougnes, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Église Notre-Dame-de-Cougnes, La Rochelle,  Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France d. 18 Dec 1688, Port-Royal, Acadia, New France Port-Royal became Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia when the English took control  (Age 87 years)  (7 x Great Grandfather)  Madeleine Landry  (5 x Great Grandmother)
  Person ID, Branch	I11518
  Last Modified	15 May 2026

  
  

  Father	Joseph Camille Boudreau,   b. 24 Jul 1898, Paquetville, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada d. 27 Oct 1975, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Marie Rose Bibianne Légère,   b. 4 Sep 1900, Paquetville, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada d. 8 May 2003, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (Age 102 years)
  Family ID	F953	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Spouse / Partner	Esther Marie LaFord,   b. 2 Apr 1931, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 21 Jan 2020, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	28 Apr 1956	Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church,  Athol, Massachusetts   [9, 12]
  They were married by the Very Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Warburton. [9]
  Age at Marriage	He : 27 years and 5 months - She : 25 years.
  Wedding Annoc	28 Apr 1956  [9]
  Boudreau - LaFord Nuptials Today In Our Lady Church Miss Esther Marie LaFord, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. LaFord of 228 Gage road, and Joseph Paul Leonel Boudreau, son of Mr. and. Mrs. Camille Boudreau of 40 Yale avenue, were married this morning at 9 in the Church of Our Lady Immaculate. Very Rev. Msgr.Francis J! Warburton performed the single ring ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white satin floor length gown fashioned with French royal 1 lace bodice, long pointed sleeves and scajl loped neckline. The full nylon tulle skirt was styled with two lace panels, in front. Her queen's half cap of seed pearl and rhinestones held a fingertip veil of French illusion. The bride's gown was made by her mother. She carried her lace covered prayer book topped with a white orchid and stephanotis with white streamers. Mrs. Joyce Thompson of Rome, N. Y. was matron of honor for her sister. Her ballerina length sleeveless gown of sky blue nylon corded lace over taffeta was styled with princess waistline and bateau neckline. She wore matching shoes and mitts and carried a bouquet of white carnations with inserts of matching blue taffeta. Her headband was of white feathered carnations. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Beverly Boudreau of Athol, sister-inlaw of the bridegroom, and Miss cousin Catherine of LaFord of Athol, the bride. They wore gowns styled like the matron of honor's in princess blue and cloud blue respectively and carried similar bouquets. The attendants' gowns were also made by the bride's mother. Ernest Boudreau of Gardner served his brother as best man. Ushers were Francis Boudreau, another brother, and Robert Thompson of Rome, N. Y., , brother-in-law of the bride. Traditional wedding music was played. The altar was decorated with white gladioli and snapdragons. A white aisle drawn from the altar to the entrance of the church. The bride's mother wore a dusty rose street length dress with matching coat and pink and white accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations. The groom's mother wore a light blue dress with blue and white accessories and corsage of pink carnations. A reception with 300 guests attending followed* the ceremony at the Elks Club. Miss Karen King of Athol, cousin of the bride, was in charge of the guest book. The couple left on 8 wedding trip to Virginia. The bride wore an orchid print dress with white topper made by her mother. She wore white and orchid accessories and an orchid corsage. After May 13, the couple will reside at 16 Prospect street. The bride was graduated from Athol High School in 1949 and is employed as office clerk at the Athol Manufacturing Company. The groom was graduated from Athol High School in 1948. A Naval veteran, he is employed as counter man at the Bemis Bakery. Published by the Athol Daily News, 28 April 1956
  Children	1957 to 1970  [1]
  1. Bernard Joseph Boudreau 2. Annette Marie Boudreau 3. Lawrence Paul Boudreau 4. Maria Louise Boudreau 5. Jeffrey William Boudreau (1970-2008)
  Family ID	F9500	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	15 May 2026

  
  

• Pedigree

  ← Click to display 1Joseph Paul Leonel Boudreau(1928 – 2016) 2Joseph Camille Boudreau(1898 – 1975) 4Pierre Joseph Boudreau(1872 – 1947) 8Jean-Louis-Israël Boudreau(1833 – 1923) 16Pierre André Boudreau(1808 – 1889) 17Angèle Landry(1808 – 1882) 9Victoire Légère(1840 – 1908) 18Fabien Légère(Abt 1797 – 1866) 19Marguerite Haché(1810 – 1857) 5Priscille Haché(1872 – 1936) 10Pierre A. Haché(1839 – ) 20Moïse Haché(1794 – 1879) 21Emile Savoie(1809 – ) 11Romaine Chiasson(1841 – 1911) 22Joseph Chiasson(1799 – 1888) 23Hélène Duclos(1800 – ) 3Marie Rose Bibianne Légère(1900 – 2003) 6Augustin Légère(1873 – 1904) 12Dosithée Légère(Abt 1836 – 1895) 24Joseph Légère(1808 – 1884) 25Marguerite Thériault(Abt 1804 – 1885) 13Rose Haché(1841 – 1926) 26Pierre Haché(1808 – 1884) 27Céleste Cormier(1811 – ) 7Geneviève Godin(1874 – 1905) 14Pierre Sévère Godin(1845 – 1936) 28Sévère Godin(1817 – 1879) 29Appoline Godin(1824 – 1924) 15Rose Pinet(1849 – 1904) 30Marcel-Dosithe Pinet(1809 – 1882) 31Claire Légère(1810 – 1880)

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 22 Nov 1928 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Christening - 25 Nov 1928 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Census - 1930 - Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, U.S.A. Draft Reg - 22 Apr 1946 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Graduation - 1948 - Athol High School, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Marriage - 28 Apr 1956 - Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Residence - 1958 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Retired - 1991 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Death - 12 Feb 2016 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Burial - 19 Feb 2016 - Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.  = Link to Google Earth
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  Joseph "Leo" Boudreau while in the Navy

  
  

• Sources 🟢 Primary Evidence 🟡 Secondary Evidence 🟠 Tertiary Evidence 🔴 Unreliable Evidence

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