Obituary of Paul H. Chouinard

Paul H. Chouinard, age 80 of Ocala, Florida passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. He was born to Joseph Chouinard and Rose Boisvert-Chouinard on January 11, 1931 in Barre, Vermont. Paul is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elva Chouinard and his six children: Mark Chouinard & wife Mary of Ocala, FL, Karen Askew & husband Donald of Glenwood, NJ, David Chouinard & wife Gisele of Barre, VT, Linda Pomer & husband Robert of Barre, VT, Douglas Chouinard of Barre, VT and Lisa Avery of South Burlington, VT. He leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, plus two step-daughters: Rosann Ward and her husband Richard of Ocala, FL and Marsha Maurais & husband Darell of Barre, VT as well as 2 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. Paul is also survived by his three brothers: Andre Chouinard & wife Mary of Barre, VT, Fernand Chouinard & wife Lorraine of Saratoga Springs, NY and Bernard Chouinard & wife Beverly of Bradenton, FL. He is predeceased by his brother Lawrence Chouinard of Barre, VT. Paul was a 1950 graduate of Spaulding High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in Okinawa in 1951. In September of 1954 he married Loretta Martin of Barre, VT; She was deceased in February 1971. Paul owned and operated Paul's Gulf in Barre, where he became a successful business man as an auto mechanic. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed building and remodeling homes. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, The Gasoline Retail Dealers Association, The American Legion, The Canadian Club in Barre and the VFW in Ocala, FL. Details of committal service in Barre, VT will be announced at a future date.