SPENCER: Joseph "Al" Bouley, Jr., 93, of Spencer, died Sunday, Jan. 1st at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester after a brief illness.
He leaves his wife of 71 years, Margaret A. "Peggy" (Proctor) Bouley, his son; Steven C. Bouley and his wife Barbara of Mill Spring, NC, his daughter; Jennifer A. Bouley and her husband Richard of No.Brookfield, a sister; Jane M. Giard of Leicester, his son in law; Richard Sanborn of Spencer, 3 grandchildren; Karen, Emily and Elizabeth, 5 great grandchildren; Noah, Benjamin, Shea, Koraline and Grace,several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his daughters; Pamela Sanborn and Katherine Bouley, infant grandson; Steven Bouley, brother; Charles L. Bouley and sister; Anita Ducasse.
Al was born in Spencer, the son of Joseph A. and Georgianna (Barber) Bouley, Sr., and later served his country with the US Air Force during the Korean War where he was a trumpet player in the 542nd. Air Force Band. He also was a trumpet player in several area bands over the years. He was a graduate of David Prouty High School and Worcester Vocational High School. Al was a design engineer for 39 years at Warren Pumps in Warren, retiring in 1996.
He was a member of Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish, the Gaudette-Kirk American Legion Post 138, and a 46 year board member of the Spencer-E.Brookfield Little League. The board named the Club House in his name for his longtime service and commitment to the Little League. He was an avid gardener.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7th. from the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Funeral Mass at 11 am. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. Calling hours are Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either Why Me & Sherry's House, 1152 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602 or Spencer-E.Brookfield Little League, P.O. Box 101, Spencer, MA 01562.