Ernest J. Bourque

Ernest J Bourque St. Petersburg, Fla. â€" Ernest J. Bourque, 85, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Oct. 5, 2007. He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, and came to St. Petersburg from Hanover, Mass., where he resided for 40 years. Ernest was employed by Eastern Edison Co. in Brockton, Mass., and retired after 40 years. He was co-founder and treasurer of Abington Electric Supply Co., Abington, Mass., and a member of the board of directors of the Rockland Credit Union. Ernest was active in the community serving as a volunteer fireman and on the board of selectmen in the town of Hanover. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Ernest volunteered at Mahaffey Theater and also performed volunteer duty at Bayfront Medical Center. He was a Catholic and member of Holy Family Church. Survivors include a son, Gregory and wife Eliane, and son, Philip of Victorville, Calif.; a daughter, Cathy O’Connor and husband Skip of St. Petersburg/Quincy, Mass.; and two sisters, Constance Laurea of Dallas and Patricia Merritt of Norwell, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Gloria. Memorial service was held Monday at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations be made to Hospice of Florida Suncoast, 3050 1st Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home N.E. St. Petersburg Chapel 727-822-2059