Louis Jean Boudreau, beloved husband of Francine (Lessard) Boudreau, passed away at the age of 73 at his home in Irasburg on August 19, 2024. He was born August 7, 1951, in Newport to Paul and Cecile (Leblanc) Boudreau.

On July 24, 1971, he married the love of his life Francine (Lessard) Boudreau. Louis and Francine had two children, Nicole and Michael.

Louis graduated from NCUHS in 1970.

Louis was well known in his hometown of Troy for his motorcycle riding ability, bringing people of town to their window, where they could watch the show while he drove thru town often on one wheel.

Louis began his career at the Kraft/Agri Mart plant in Troy, then went on to pursue a life of farming for different farms until he purchased his own and finally became "The Boss" when he and Francine purchased the farm on the Creek Road, in 1978, where he raised his family on Meadow Brook Farm. Work ethic was instilled in both of his children as they grew up. Nicole and Mike worked alongside their parents, there wasn't a chore either of them couldn't do. Later the farm was a place for Troy, Carly, Dinah and Dominick to get off the bus and begin chores of their own.

Louis was a family man, enjoyed every moment spent with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends who were like family. He was very proud of his granddaughters for pursuing careers in nursing, while his grandsons remain working on the farm.  Many celebrations were hosted on the farm, from annual hunting with the Creek Swamp Boys, Holidays that brought a large crew filling the farmhouse with friends and family, all were welcomed. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge.

Louis enjoyed hunting with the guys, loved gardening, loved motorcycling with his wife and friends thru the United States and especially Daytona Bike week in Florida. Most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, Great grandchildren and family.

After retirement once selling the farm to his son, Michael, Louis enjoyed riding around the farm on his four-wheeler and seeing what the boys were up too. He was always ready to jump in one of the tractors to lend a hand with haying. Louis was very proud to see his son and grandsons working on the farm and seeing what they were doing in the sugar woods or at the sugarhouse. Often challenging Mike, by testing goals Mike had in place. Louis also recently helped Nicole and Francis set up their sugar woods, using the knowledge he has gained over the years.

Louis latest endeavor during retirement, was working as a parts delivery man for Sanel out of Newport.

Louis could be found at Bob's Quick Stop most mornings, enjoying a cup of coffee, while visiting with friends, staying up on the happenings in town.

He is survived by his wife Francine Boudreau, Children: Daughter, Nicole Boudreau Daigle, her partner in life Francis Pion, Son, Michael Boudreau and his wife Carmen. Grand Children: Troy Boudreau, his wife Grace, Carly Boudreau Cusanello, her husband Anthony, Dinah Daigle, her friend Scott Gallison, Dominick Daigle, his friend Kaya Little. Great Grand Children: Carter Michael Boudreau and Hadley Elizabeth Cusanello. He is also survived by his brother-in-Law Roger Kennison, Lyle Hamlin, Sister in Law Lucy Lessard, Alice Obrien and brother-in-Law Alain Lessard. Stepsister Jeannine Choquette, Theresa Lafoe, Anita Starr and Stepbrother Marcel Berthiaume, many nieces, nephews and friends that are like family.

He was predeceased by his Father, Paul Boudreau, Mother, Cecile (Leblanc) Boudreau, Step Mother, Gabrielle Boudreau, Brother Bernie Boudreau, Brother in Law Paul Meunier, Sisters Jeanine Kennison, Paulette Hamelin, Jeanette Meunier, Step sister Pauline Berthiaume, step brother in law Rick Choquette, step brother Richard Berthiaum, his wife Noella, Father in Law, Clement Lessard, Mother in Law, Rita Lessard, Sister in Law Pierrette Lessard, Brother in Law Denis Lessard, Andre Gagnon and Nephew Robert Meunier.

A graveside burial will be held August 31, 2024, at 11:30, St. Ignatius Cemetery, Lowell, Vermont and a celebration of life will follow at The Eastside Restaurant and Pub in Newport, Vermont around 1:00 pm. We encourage family and friends to come enjoy food, drinks and share stories of time spent celebrating the life of Louis. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.