Clifford W. Bouchard

Clifford W Bouchard, 74, died on May 12 at his home in West Dover. He was born March 12, 1952 in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Jean Donald and Marion Bouchard. He was a graduate of East Greenwich High School, East Greenwich, RI. A lifelong resident of West Dover, he was affectionately known as Bub. Cliff was a friend to all in the community and always there to help. Cliff worked at Mount Snow for 25 years covering all aspects of the industry, including 6 years as the director of the Alpine Ski Learning Center where he dedicated himself to the youth development of the valley.

He spent 50 years as a senior golf instructor at the Original Golf School, assistant to PGA Professional Jay Morelli. Cliff was also a master carpenter, known to be able to build you a bird house or your own home. Deemed the unofficial mayor of West Dover, Cliff is survived by brothers, David and Thomas Bouchard; his sisters, Donna Bouchard and Bethany Hill; stepdaughter, Vanessa, and her children Everet and Oliver, whom he treated as his own. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 20, at 11 am, at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Wilmington. Visiting hours at the church will be held Tuesday, May 19, from 4 to 7 pm. Interment will take place Thursday, May 21, at 11 am in the West Dover Cemetery to be with his good friend, Ray Pelletier.