Briant Bouchard Obituary (1973 - 2024)

Briant Allen Bouchard, a man whose smart, thoughtful, loving, and loyal nature touched the lives of many, was born on April 20, 1973, in Burlington, VT, USA. He passed away on January 20, 2024. A resident of Chesapeake, Virginia, Briant was known for his remarkable qualities and the light he brought into the lives of those around him. A loving husband to Kristina Bouchard and a steadfast pillar of support for his family, Briant was the epitome of love and patience. As the great poet Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Briant made people feel cherished and valued, an attribute that will be remembered forever. Briant was a talented salesman and manager in a car dealership, a testament to his intelligence and dedication. His 26-year-long career was marked by his keen ability to connect with people and his unwavering commitment to his profession. Despite his demanding job, Briant always found time for his hobbies. He was an avid fisherman who found peace and tranquility in the simple act of casting a line. A voracious reader, Briant was also deeply engrossed in the world of literature. His love for fishing and reading was eclipsed only by his love for his wife, Kristina Bouchard, whom he married on January 29, 2022. Their love story, like a classic novel, was filled with moments of joy, laughter, and boundless affection. Briant is survived by his loving wife, Kristina Bouchard; his caring mother, Sharon Bouchard; his supportive father, Roger Bouchard; his brother, Robert Bouchard; brother Jeffrey; and his son, Ryan Bouchard; his step sons Nick Chalk, and Bruno Berish a; step daughter Renata Babic. These individuals formed the cornerstone of Briant's life, and he cherished the bonds he shared with them. In their hearts and memories, Briant continues to live, a testament to the profound impact he had on their lives. As Albert Einstein once said, "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us; our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life." We invite friends and family to share their memories of Briant and upload photos to his memorial page. In remembering Briant, we celebrate a life well-lived and honor a man who was a beacon of love and kindness.