Annette M. BOUCHARD

PEPPERELL -- Annette M. (Bouchard) Leahey, 90, of Pepperell, a former longtime Fitchburg resident, where she owned and operated a variety store, died yesterday, Sept. 1, in her home after an illness. She was the wife of Arthur J. Leahey, who died in 1994.She was born in Fitchburg on Aug. 29, 1915, a daughter of the late Hector and Georgiana (Mineault) Bouchard. She attended Fitchburg High School and graduated from St. Francis of Assisi School in Fitchburg. Before moving to her son's and daughter-in-law's home in Pepperell in 1994, she lived in Fitchburg for more than 78 years.For 46 years, Mrs. Leahey owned and operated Ann's Variety Store on South Street in Fitchburg. She closed the store in 1990.She was a member of St. Bernard's Parish in Fitchburg.She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel A. and Bernadette A. Leahey of Pepperell; three grandchildren, Jeffrey A. Leahey of Arlington, Va., James P. Leahey and his wife, Heather of Winchendon and Michael J. Leahey of Fitchburg; two great-grandchildren, Sabrina Ann and Abigail Dawn Leahey, both of Winchendon; and many nieces and nephews.Mrs. Leahey was also the sister of the late Hector and George Bouchard, Alda Bouchard, Elaine Vigeant and Germaine Mammone. Published in the Lowell Sun on 9/2/2005.