Barbara J. Boutelle, age 78, of Cherry Grove, died June 9, 2015 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House in Warren, PA after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 13, 1936 in Salamanca, NY, the daughter of the late Lyman and Minnie Mighells Wilson. She had resided in Salamanca for 19 years, then was a Cherry Grove, PA resident for some 45 years. She lived in Tucson, AZ from 1984 to 1991. Barb was a 1954 graduate of Salamanca High School. She was employed at Blair Corporation in Warren, PA and at CNA in Tucson, AZ. She was a volunteer E.M.T. with the Cherry Grove Volunteer Fire Department. She was a member of Sheffield V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Barb enjoyed dancing and was an avid bowler. But above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Barb is survived by her husband of 60 years, Larry R. Boutelle, whom she married on October 22, 1955 in Salamanca, NY and by her 6 children, Ronald S. Boutelle and wife, Velvet, of Fulton, Missouri, Jeffery Boutelle and wife, Linda, of Cherry Grove, PA, David Boutelle and companion Connie Kellog of Russell, PA, Kelly Hishman and husband, Bruce, of Holley, NY, Casey Boutelle and companion Heidi Davies of Tucson, AZ, and Ken Boutelle and wife, Patty, of Peoria, AZ. She is also survived by 1 sister, Terri Degolier and husband, Dennis, of Kill Buck, NY, 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by 3 sisters – Fay O’Donnell, Shirley Blendinger and Joan Wilson, and 1 granddaughter, Sarah Nicole Hishman. There will be no public calling hours. The family will gather privately at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, 304 East Street, Warren, PA, where a private service will be held with Rev. Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of Warren General Hospital, officiating. A public memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Scandia Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Cherry Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 6045 Cherry Grove Road, Clarendon, PA 16313, or to the Cancer Care Center of Warren General Hospital, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Our heart felt condolences to you Larry and family. She made a big foot print on this earth. We will miss her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Larry and your family. Barb was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Dear David and family,
So sorry for you loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. She has moved on to the Lord and we pray for peace in your family. Blessings on all her loved ones.
Steve Siliano and Sue Poule, Dale and Nan Clark and families
Dear Larry & Family, Our deepest sympathy to you for your loss of Wife, Mother and Gramdmother. Barb was a friend and special lady. She will be missed by all the lives she has touched. .
My prayers go out to Barbara Boutelle family on their loss. She was such a grand classmate.
When we lose a beloved wife or mother in death, it can be distressing since we will miss her very much because of her special place in the family. Be encouraged, though, by the Bible’s promises at Psalm 34:18 and 55:22, which say “God is near to those broken at heart,” and “Throw your burden on God.”
Barb was a great mother and wife. So sorry for your loss.
To Larry and Family,
We will sadly miss Barb. She was a wonderful person, taken away to early in her life. We are so grateful that we had the chance to know her and be with her at different times through out her life and to have such a great family. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all.
Don, Michele, Lydia, Jeanette and Jason
Hi Larry & Family
Our sincere and heart felt condolences to you and your Family!!!
We were very saddened when we heard that you, and us, had Barb taken from us.
With Love
Shirley and Lee