Dennis A. “Denny” Bouquin

While in high school, he was in the electrical program at the Erie 2, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. Denny was active with the Boy Scouts much of his life. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and later served as an Assistant Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 267, based out of the Fredonia Memorial American Legion Post 59. After graduating from Fredonia High School he applied for a position as a lineman apprentice with the Village of Mayville. Denny was told by the individual who hired him that the fact that Denny was an Eagle Scout distinguished him from the other applicants and was one of the reason he was hired. From the Village of Mayville, Denny went to work for the Jamestown Board of Public Utility as a lineman and was currently a crew chief at the time of his passing. He worked 21 years for the Jamestown Board of Public Utility. Denny was a member of the IBEW, Local 459. He was a Past-Commander of the Chautauqua County Sons of the American Legion, having served 2 years in the position. Currently, Denny was serving as District Vice-Commander of the Sons of the American Legion.

While busy with family, work, the Sons of the American Legion and other commitments, he found time to also do the other things he enjoyed including: camping, sxs’ing, snowmobiling and hanging with his friends “on the hill”. Denny was a member of many of the social clubs in the area. He was an avid bowler throughout his life. While in high school he was on the bowling team and was active in Junior Bowling. Later in life he bowled a 300 game. Denny was an animal lover, he was especially fond of cats.

Denny is survived by: his parents: Ronald G. and Janis L. (Keith) Bouquin; loving companion, Holly Swan and her children: Brett (Jordan), Lauren, Jack and Nick Swan; granddaughter, Grace; aunts and uncles: Doug and Donna Keith, Chris and Melisa Eichmann and Betsy Ersing; also survived by nine cousins and his 4 cats: Jackers, Mister, Baxter and Jasper.

He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents: Adele Keith and Elmer Keith and his paternal grandparents: Catherine Bouquin and Gerald “Dutch” Bouquin; also an aunt and uncle: Edward and Sandra Skubis.

Denny was loved by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Denny’s memory may be made to Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048, Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701 or the Westfield Stray Cat Rescue, 59 E. Main St., Westfield, N.Y. 14787.

No prior visitation. A graveside service will be held at the Laona Cemetery on Friday September 1, 2023 at 2 pm. A reception at the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, N.Y., will immediately follow the graveside service. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimko funeralhome.com

Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON- TIMKO Funeral Home.