Edward J. BOUTIN

BENNINGTON — Edward J. "Tony" Boutin, 76, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died July 16, 2005, at Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington.He was born in Bennington on Oct. 30, 1928, the son of Eugene G. and Denige (Thibault) Boutin.He received his education in Bennington.Mr. Boutin was a World War II U.S. Army Infantry veteran.In earlier years, he was employed as a machinist. He had been employed for a time in California in the automobile repair business with his brother Gerard. At the time of his retirement, he was employed by American Hoist Co.Mr. Boutin was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and several military organizations and associations.He was a communicant of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington.Survivors include two sisters, Irene Haskell and Antoinette Silver, both of Bennington; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Mr. Boutin was predeceased by six brothers, Eugene, Joseph, Rene, Emil, Louis and Gerard Boutin; and one sister, Marion Howard.Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington.The funeral will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday with a prayer service at the funeral home, followed by the Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church.Interment will follow in Park Lawn Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veterans Home Residents' Activities Fund, or to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, through the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington VT 05201.