Melody J. Boucher

Melody J. (Connor) Boucher, 67, Tilton, NH passed away Saturday, 04/27/2024 at Laconia Center.  

Melody was born on July 7, 1956, in Laconia, daughter of the late Marion (Georgina) Emerson and Eugene Fallstich and lived in Central NH most of her life.

Melody was a hairdresser by trade, worked with animals, and spent many years working for the state of NH before retiring due to health issues. Melody was very involved with tractor pulling and the associations. She enjoyed life; laughed hard, loved fiercely, and if you were in her life you became family. 

In addition to her parents, Melody was predeceased by her brothers Charles Connor and David Connor, step parents Floyd Emerson and Mary O'Neil, and former husband Brian Peterson. 

Melody is survived by her daughter, Shellie and husband Nelson Raposo; her grandchildren: Justin, Connor, Lachlan, Chloe and great-grandson Brandon; her siblings: Michael, Carol, Jeannie, Kelly and William; her cherished bonus daughters Kathleen McCarty, Fadera Swain, Amy Davis-Burley, and Jessica Ball; her dearest friends Lynn Morin, Donna Swain, and Earnie Ball; and countless nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

According to her wishes there will be no formal funeral, Melody wished to carry on by growing into a beautiful memorial tree. The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 9th 3:00-4:00pm at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium in Boscawen. Memorial service will begin at 4:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Per Melody’s wishes In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Franklin Animal Shelter, PO box 265, Franklin NH 03235-0265.