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Richard Bourget Obituary
WORCESTER - Richard J. Bourget, Sr., formerly of 21 Knight St. passed away peacefully at Millbury Health Care Center on November 22nd, 2013 with his family gathered by his side. Richard was born in Worcester, a son of Thomas S. Bourget, Sr. and Katharine I. (Vassar) Bourget. Richard grew up in Worcester and has lived here all his life.
Richards's wife, Jeanne (Vaudreuil) Bourget passed away in 1987. He is survived by a son, Richard J. Bourget, Jr.; three brothers, Thomas S. Bourget Jr., and his wife Cathy of NC, Lawrence E. Bourget and his wife Mary of Millbury, Albert R Bourget and his wife Gale of Holden; and his sister, Rosemarie (Bourget) Direnzo and her husband John Direnzo Sr. of Millbury; a grandson; granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.
Richard owned and operated Tommy and Richie's Towing. He also worked for Angelica Transportation, retiring due to illness.
Richard was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, having been a member of the Friendly Riders Assn. He enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, boating and N.E. Sport Teams.
Friends and relatives may attend calling hours Tuesday, November 26th from 4 pm to 7pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. A prayer service will be celebrated at 7pm. Burial in the family lot in St. John's Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA.
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Al Bourget
November 25, 2013
Brother Richie, I will miss you! I still remember as a little boy you paying me to scratch your back for 25 cents- "itchy Richie". Now you can join mom and dad and our brothers Philip and George and they can scratch your back for 50 cents! Just send me the bill ; ) Love you and miss you!
lindsey
November 25, 2013
Grampy say hi to grammy for me tell her I love her too and thanks for always watching over gene and I. Now its both your turns to make sure we do everything you want us to do from now until the end. And don't worry gramp ill make you proud remeber I'm still your little princess and I will love you always and forever
lindsey
November 25, 2013
Hi grampy I just want to let you know I will never forget our long talks and thr way you smiled at me that one last time. Will never forget holding your hand. Will never forget anything but until we meet again keep grammy company. I love you always and forever..
Your granddaughter Lindsey Marie
Hope O'malley
November 25, 2013
The world lost a great man. Rip Rich, you will be missed <3
November 25, 2013
Uncle Richie, you will never be forgotten, that childish smirky smile will always be in my mind. I will miss you very much, and will remember all the good times we had. We love you and will miss you more than you will ever know. Tony and Ellen (Bourget) Luperchio
Ann Surprise
November 25, 2013
Rose, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Arthur AJ Johnson
November 25, 2013
I have just lost a big part of my life not only as a good friend and a great guy to work for I have many great memories I wish I could be there to share a lot of them with the family rest in peace old friend
Ron Law
November 25, 2013
Rose, my condolences on the loss of your brother. From an old friend with a long memory.
Janet Bourget
November 25, 2013
Godfather with a heart of gold... RIP
Gene Bourget
November 24, 2013
I miss you gramps. Being the last person to hold your hand and watch you smile will forever be a big part of me. I love you - your only grandson gene
Chris Jaber
November 24, 2013
May you rest in peace Uncle Richie. You will be missed and remain in our thoughts and memories forever.
Love,
Chris (Bourget) Jaber
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