CHAMPLAIN – Gilles J. Boudreau, a life-long dairy farmer and resident of Champlain, NY passed away peacefully with his girls by his side on March 21, 2023 He was 87 years old.

He was born in Lacolle, Le Haut-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada on November 18, 1935, he was the son of Bernard Boudreau. When Gilles was 7 years old he moved to Champlain, to live with his Uncle Rene Guay and his Aunt Irene Guay, on their dairy farm. On May 27, 1961, he married his lifelong love, Pierrette D. Fortin of St. Paul il aux Noix, Quebec.

Eventually they purchased the farm from his uncle and aunt, and carried on the dairy farm and raised 3 beautiful daughters. In the mid 80's, he sold all his beloved dairy cows and started driving tractor trailers cross country, with his wife Pierrette. One of his greatest accomplishments was hauling over a million miles accident free.

For a few short years he drove fuel truck for 3J's Fuels, in Champlain, NY, while raising a herd of beef cows that turned into pets. He drove truck well into his mid 70's until he retired from driving; he lived on the same farm for 80+ years.

Gilles was predeceased by his wife, Pierrette D. Boudreau, father Bernard Boudreau, his adoptive parents, Rene & Irene Guay. Surviving family members are his daughters Marianne D. Boudreau and her husband Steve Russo of Plattsburgh, NY, Nancy Boudreau and her husband Juliano Spagnoli of Montreal, Quebec, and Christine Boudreau and her husband Edward Burgess of Belmont, VT. Along with 3 grandchildren, Jessica Spagnoli, Justin Spagnoli and Anthony Russo. And his adoptive sisters Giselle Duquette, Lorraine Barriere & Diane Hawksby.

The family wants to express their greatest gratitude to all the staff at the Skilled Nursing at CVPH. The care he received while there was absolutely wonderful.

Family will receive guests on Saturday, April 1 ^st from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Champlain, NY followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.  Family and friends will gather for a celebration of life in the Parish Hall after the mass. Private burial will be in the spring.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Skilled Nursing (5 Main) at CVPH - UVM Health Network, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or the Fire Department in Champlain, NY.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.