NORWAY –  Raymond H. Boucher, 53, of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 31, at Stephens Memorial Hospital.

He was at Sunday River Ski Resort with his wife, Louise, watching their son Troy compete for a spot to the X-Games in Aspen, Colo., when he was stricken ill. He was born June 22, 1957, in Lewiston, the son of the late Normand and Jackie (Bosse) Boucher.

He married Louise Theriault on Nov. 7, 1992, and together they worked and raised their family in Lewiston. He was a reactor operator at Pioneer Plastics for the past 33 years. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and Holy Cross Church. In his younger years he worked at Holiday Lanes where he was also a member of the local bowling league. He was an avid weightlifter who entered and won many body building competitions. He enjoyed being a sparring partner for Joey Gamache during Joey’s boxing career. In the more recent years, he found great pleasure in riding his motorcycle, attending Red Sox games with his family, following his children around for their sporting events and most recently attending his grandson, Cameron’s hockey games.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Louise; three children, Jennifer, Troy and Taylor Boucher; one grandchild, Cameron Cote; two sisters, Lisa Williams and her husband, Marc and Susan Donovan and her husband, Randy; his mother-in-law, Madeleine Theriault; his sister-in-law, Christine Theriault; three brother-in-laws, Danny, Glenn and David Theriault.

Besides his parents; he was predeceased a few months ago by his father-in-law and best friend, Paul Theriault.

Family and friends who would like to offer their condolences to the Boucher family may do so by visiting www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.