The Windsor Lancer family is saddened by the news of the passing of Dr. Bob Boucher on Sunday, November 15th at the age of 75.
 
As a former dean, professor, and director of athletics in the Faculty of Human Kinetics, Dr. Boucher had an outstanding career at the University of Windsor that spanned 37 years from 1974 to his retirement in 2011.  He provided outstanding leadership for the school's athletic and recreation programs and played a central role in developing several widely respected programs in the faculty.
 
"My heart goes out to Bob's wife Sue, his daughters and grandchildren," commented Mike Havey, Director of Athletics. "Bob was a leader, colleague, mentor, and above all else, a friend. I would not be in Windsor but for him. I will miss him dearly."
 
While athletic director, Dr. Boucher served as the Chef de Mission for the 1997 World University Games in Sicily, Italy and as the Assistant Chef de Mission for the 1995 World University Games in Fukuoka, Japan. In 2005, he was the chairperson of the organizing committee for the Junior Pan-American Track and Field Championships.
 
In his field, sport management, Dr. Boucher was considered an expert and had extensive academic and applied experience. Most notably, Dr. Boucher served as the President of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association (CIRA).
 
Dr. Boucher published and edited a book and authored articles that have appeared in a wide variety of academic and professional journals. He was awarded the Dr. Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award and the Distinguished Service Award for contributions to Sport Management in 1996 by the NASSM.
 
In 1997, Dr. Boucher was presented with the Lancers 'A Award' for his dedication and commitment to the Blue & Gold. He was inducted into the University of Windsor's Alumni Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Windsor-Essex Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.