Paulette Bouchard

Thomaston - Paulette Bouchard, 77, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital.

Paulette was born April 5, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Gennaro and Catherine (Corrao) Valentino. She worked for many years for the State of Connecticut as an Office Assistant. A longtime Waterbury resident, she had resided in Thomaston for over the last 40 years. She was known as a diehard NY Mets fan, a bond shared between her and her brother.

Paulette is survived by her son Thomas Bouchard; her grandchildren Thomas Bouchard Jr. and Jesse Bouchard; her great grandchild Antonio Bouchard; her brother Ted Valentino and his wife Sandie; her sister-in-law Katherine Russo as well as many nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Pepper. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother Domenick Valentino.

Arrangements – Funeral services and committal at New Pine Grove Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family and there are no calling hours. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.