Albert worked in the Verdun Mill as a weaver along with his father, Gideon and brothers Phil and Bob. Albert attended the RI School of Design nights while working days in the mill. He went on to be a textile designer at Empire Woolen Mill after six years of working at various mills in NY state and in Providence. Albert is father to Dick and Roger Bouchard, owners of radio station WNRI since 1983. Albert and his wife, Thelma lived across from the Verdun Mill in a six family house which remains occupied to this day.

Rick was a 1973 graduate of Mount Saint Charles Academy. He was the third generation owner of Industrial Oil & Supply Company of Woonsocket, a family business which has been operating for nearly ninety years. Working through the family business starting in his youth until his passing, Rick developed his lifetime love of history. The company served many of the textile and manufacturing giants in Woonsocket, the Blackstone Valley and throughout New England.