Franklin Delano Bouchard

was born in Boston, MA on January 30, 1946. He was 79 years old when he passed on February 20, 2025, at the Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank lived in Cranston RI for most of his life with his wife Marie. They were married for 58 years on February 4th ", 2025, and met at Gilbert Stuart Jr. high at ages 13 and 14. 

Frank had a career in Electroplating for most of his life and then started an online lapel pin business called "Pins by Frank" which still operates today. 

Frank loved cruising and he and Marie created lasting memories over the years cruising as often as possible. 

Frank also loved sports and was a fan of PC, The Miami Dolphins and the Boston Red Sox. He also enjoyed playing chess with his grandson Dylan. 

Frank married Marie in February 1967 and had 2 children, Mark Franklin Bouchard who passed May 28, 2017, and Michelle Renee Bouchard. Frank was Grandfather to Dylan Javery of Cranston, Brandon Bouchard (fiancée Morgan Amandolia) and Nichole Bekem (husband Ali) of Georgia. He had one Great Granddaughter Daphne Bekem of Georgia. 

There will be a Funeral Service on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am in Woodridge United Church of Christ, 546 Budlong Road, Cranston RI 02920.