Family of ex-West Hartford couple sets up foundation after Cape Cod ice incident

The daughters of Kathleen and Gerard Boucher have launched "Kit & Jerry's Foundation for Good" to honor their parents and their dog after the Eastham couple fell through ice at First Encounter Beach; Kathleen was pronounced dead and Gerard has not been found.

The daughters of a former West Hartford couple have announced a foundation to honor their parents and their family dog. Officials reported the Eastham couple fell through ice on the Bee's River at First Encounter Beach. Kathleen Boucher was found and pronounced dead, and Gerard Boucher has not been found after searches. The new group is called "Kit & Jerry's Foundation for Good" and is temporarily linked to a GoFundMe while the daughters complete nonprofit paperwork. What is known: - Officials said the couple fell through ice on the Bee's River at First Encounter Beach in Eastham. - Kathleen Boucher, 71, was found and pronounced dead; Gerard Boucher, 72, remains missing despite search efforts. - Their daughters set up "Kit & Jerry's Foundation for Good," temporarily linked to a GoFundMe, to continue the couple's charity work and honor their dog, Casey. Summary: The foundation is intended to continue charitable projects the couple supported and to honor their life together. The family noted plans found in the father's notebook for local shelter and community support projects. Undetermined at this time.