It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John
Frances Joseph Bourque on November 11th, 2022,
at the Saint John Regional Hospital. John was born in
Fredericton, NB on July 23, 1947. John lived and loved three things –
his work, the outdoors, and, most of all, friends and
family.
John was a man of many accomplishments. He was a business
owner, baker, Christmas tree farmer, wreath merchant, hunting guide,
and many other successful vocations. The outdoors was one of
his top loves. He was an expert fisherman, an excellent
hunter, trapper and woodsman. On top of all that, he was an avid
golfer.
More than all this, John adored his family. He
cherished every moment of the 20 years with his love and wife (and
favorite audience for his shenanigans) Charlena Keenan-Bourque.
Children and grandchildren held a special place in his heart,
especially his favourite granddaughter, Abi.
He is deeply missed by all, including his children Tanya
Bourque, Crystal Bourque, Bob Fife (Cathy), Tina Fife (Dave) and Leroy
Fife (Claude), 6 grandchildren: Abi, Stephanie, Izzy, Matthew, Liam
and Abraham. Three sisters, Gloria (Fred White), Linda (Doug Moore)
and Loretta (George Crews) as well as several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Eva (Martin) and
Ernest Bourque and his sister, Mary Cromwell.
Visitation will take place on Friday November
18th, 2022, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM from
Bishop’s Funeral Home , 540 Woodstock Road,
Fredericton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
Saturday November 19th, 2022 at 11AM from Holy
Family Parish Church on Hanwell Road, Fredericton. A reception to
follow in the church hall. Masks are recommended to be worn
for the Church service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes Canada
(www.diabetes.ca/) or to Jobs Unlimited Fredericton (jobsunlimitednb.ca)
would be appreciated by the family.
John’s family would like to thank the Sus
Extramural nurses and staff, Dr. Ahmad and the Regional Hospital 3CN
nurses and staff for the compassionate and wonderful care of John
throughout his illness.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Frances Joseph Bourque 1947 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick