Ruth Bouchard's Funeral Service

Hello, My name is Dan Bouchard. I am currently seeking any and all help to honor my mother with a proper funeral service.

My mother, Ruth Bouchard was intelligent and kind and had a vibrant spirit. She loved making others happy and would give all she could to help anyone. She raised me in her image of respect and kindness to others. She loved her family and would always opt for playing cards during gatherings not only as a hobby but as a way to interact even more. She loved music and dancing and had an incredible sense of humor.

A true testament to her strength is how she lived so vibrantly through her debilitating health. Having survived various heart attacks, a triple heart bypass surgery, Several nerve surgeries which never made her arthritis any better, developing fibromyalgia and diabetes, which bound her to a wheelchair in her later years, she still always had a smile on her face whenever she would see any friends and family. Even with being restricted to a wheelchair and non-ambulatory for years, this incredible woman committed an unbelievable act that would baffle doctors to this day when she rose from her wheelchair to have one last dance with her son on my wedding day. A show of strength, love and determination that even now brings me to tears to remember.

Her role as a mother was exemplary in that no matter how bad things got for her financially, I would never feel the backlash of poverty. She suffered so I wouldn't have to. I don't know a better testament to a dedicated, loving mother. I only hope I can emulate her love and kindness as a living tribute to who she was.

In the last years, she stayed in a rehabilitation (Nursing) home, which her benefits covered; however, it didn't leave enough for her to continue to make her life insurance payments. Unfortunately, her passing on May 29th was quick and unexpected and gave no warning that her time was indeed coming soon.

Due to the struggle our entire country faces, I'm in no financial shape to cover these funeral costs and must ask for help in closing this final chapter of her life and put her, myself and the family at peace. So I implore any of you to help. Anything you could spare adds up. I know she has done it for so many, and I only hope that in the end, her love can be reciprocated to put her at peace. Please, any and all help is greatly appreciated.