Obituary of Clayton A. Boucher

     Clayton A. Boucher, 90, of Remsen, passed away on March 8^th, 2024 after a short bout with cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving family and his faithful Cockapoo, Luna.

     He was affectionately called Clayt, JR, Tootsie, Pops, and Poppie.  He was born in Utica, NY on February 27^th, 1934, the son of Clayton “Joe” and Margaret (MacRae) Boucher.  He was raised in Utica and graduated from Utica Free Academy with the class of 1953.  Clayt served in the US Air Force from July 1953 to September 1958.  He attended Basic Training at Sampson AFB, Geneva NY followed by Radar Repair school at Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS.  After radar training, he flew to Rhein-Main AFB, Frankfurt, Germany where he served the remainder of his commitment with only a short deployment to Morocco.

     On July 4^th, 1960, he married the late Mary “Minnie” Frances (Becker) Boucher with whom he had four children and cared for more than 20 foster children.  He worked at General Electric while attending Utica College of Syracuse University where he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics.  He worked at the GE / Martin Marietta corporation until his retirement in October of 1993.

     He met and married Sharon (Morgan) and was Poppie to her four children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Sharon and Clayt lived in Ocala FL, Scottsdale AZ, and finally settled in Remsen NY.

     Clayt was a passionate golfer and golfed with his best buddies in both the GE league and the Knights of Columbus league for decades.  He and his sons and grandchildren frequently golfed various courses within Oneida county.

     Clayton is survived by his wife, Sharon, daughter Joanne Boucher (Uwe Selzer) of Brevard NC, sons Clayton “Sam” Boucher of San Antonio TX and Steve (Lynn) Boucher of Remsen; sister Carol Wiliams of Rome, sister-in-law Barbara Boucher of Biloxi MS, step-daughters Shari Morgan of Utica and Erin Morgan of Sumter SC, step-son Shawn Morgan of Remsen and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. Clayton was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and three sisters-in-law Robert Boucher, Richard and Elizabeth Boucher, William and Jean Boucher, Donald Boucher, and Elaine Francis, brother-in-law Ernest Williams, first wife Erika Boucher, second wife / mother of his children Mary Boucher, one infant daughter and three infant sons, son James Boucher, and stepdaughter Kerry Morgan.

     Per Clayt and Sharon’s wishes, there will not be viewing hours as his large group of loved ones celebrated him while he was still with us.  His celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd, Utica, NY with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 p.m.

     In leu of flowers, please donate to Hospice & Palliative Care Inc, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413-9954