Richard F. Bourque Sr.

March 14, 1930 - June 15, 2007

Richard F. Bourque Sr

77 of 42 DuPont Circle in Leominster died Friday June 15, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 14, 1930 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was the son of Ferdinand and Lillian ( Richard ) Bourque. Mr. Bourque was a graduate of Leominster High School Class of 1949. He served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wisconsin, was a veteran of the Korean War, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Medal, Korean Service Medal with 1 star, and the Good Conduct Medal . Mr. Bourque was the original founder with his brothers of Bourque Bros. Carpet in Leominster. He was a member of the Carpenters Union, Franco American War Veterans, Knights of Columbus Council 406 in Leominster and U.S.S. Wisconsin Reunion. He was an avid fisherman, loved playing cribbage, and played in many local tournaments. He was a Beloved father to 2 sons Richard F. Bourque Jr. and his wife Margaret “ Peggy” of Leominster, James P. Bourque of Lunenburg, 2 daughters Shirley “Sussie” Bourque-Fruguglietti and husband Stephen, of Fitchburg, Linda M. Bourque of Greenfield, Massachusetts. 1 brother Donald Bourque and wife Shirley of Leominster, 2 sisters Leatrice Caisse of Leominster, and Doris Ducheneau and husband Ray of Leominster. Sister-in-laws Arlene Bourque and Priscilla Dufresne. 4 Grandchildren Ashley Fruguglietti, Lily Fruguglietti, Jonathan Bourque and Alice Bourque. He was predeceased by his wife Alice “Auddie” H. (Porter) Bourque in September 23, 1991 and a brother Robert Bourque who died February 6, 1991.

Funeral Information

A funeral with Military Honors will be held from the Wright - Roy Funeral Home 109 West Street in Leominster on Tuesday June 19, 2007 with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church 168 Mechanic Street in Leominster. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. Calling hours will be Monday June 18, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Central New England Region 350 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 or to the Diversified Hospice Care 25 Tucker Drive Leominster, MA 01453.

Jeannette Boutin

Passed away 1997

Picture is a Link to the Gallery

1948     1989

Jeannette's Photo Gallery

Her daughter Chris Silvia has some high school photographs she would like to pass on to those pictured.