MILFORD, CONN. — Dorothy Boutieller Rivard, 93, died peacefully on April 17, 2011 at West River Health Care in Milford, Conn. with her family by her side.

For many years, she lived in Bridgton with her now deceased husband Ernest Rivard, before returning to Milford.

Dorothy is survived by her sons, Edward of Northford, Conn., and Gerald of Stratford, Conn.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband Ernest, Dorothy was predeceased by her son James Rivard.

Burial will be at Gracelawn Cemetery in Auburn. There will be a brief service at the gravesite on May 7, 2011 at 2 p.m.