John P. Bouchard, 88, of Errol, N.H., passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 12, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on May 9, 1938, in Berlin, New Hampshire, John was the son of the late Edward and Alma (Vaillancourt) Bouchard.
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