Paul Joseph Boutin, born June 16, 1956, he passed away at his residence in Shreveport, La on February 22, 2020.

Paul was born in Barre, Vermont to parents Napolean Joseph Boutin and Marie Blanche Veilleux Boutin.  Paul was predeceased by his parents, his wife Rebecca Greening Boutin, and his brother, Laurent.  He is survived by his brothers; Marcel, Ronald, and Conrad and his sisters; Louise Ellingwood, Solange Rea, and Jane Berard.

Although Paul was born and raised in Vermont and spent four years in the Army, he spent the rest of his life in Louisiana.  He married Becky in July 1994 and settled in Louisiana, but the mountains of Vermont were always in his blood.  He continued his career as a welder in the Shreveport/Bossier City area with one job in the shipyards of south Louisiana.  Paul had an infectious smile and laugh.  When he smiled, you couldn't help but smile with him.  He made friends easily.  He cared about people. He would help anyone, anywhere, anytime.  If Paul told you he would do something, he would do it.  A comment from one of the church members upon learning of Paul's death was, "He loved big."

Memorial service for Paul will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 2pm in the chapel at Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71115.