Emile J. Boulanger, 80, of 1073 Main Street died Sunday, July 14 in St. Vincent hospital after a brief illness.

He leaves two sons Timothy J. Boulanger and his wife Debra of Homosassa Springs, FL and John F. Boulanger and his wife Kimberly of Leicester, three daughters Michelle Charette and her husband Wilfred of Woodstock, CT, Lisa Blake and her husband David of Auburn and Renee Nickerson and her husband Edward of Charlton, two brothers Gerard Boulanger of Hebron, NH and Wilfred Boulanger of Northbridge, a sister Cecile Duquesnay of Pittsfield, NH, 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by 3 brothers Bernard, Adalard and Edward Boulanger.

Mr. Boulanger was born in Northbridge, son of Doria and Mignone (Bernier) Boulanger. He was an assembler at Cranston Print in Webster for many years before retiring in 1998. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1385 and the Cherry Valley American Legion Post 443. He enjoyed country music, puzzles, bowling and dancing. He loved sharing meals with family and friends.

Funeral Services and burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Central MA Chapter for Homeless Veterans, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605. MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester is directing arrangements.