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BORN
1955
DIED
2018
Pat Bourguignon Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Pat Bourguignon. Pat was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud grandfather. Left with memories to cherish always are his loving wife Debbie (nee Dimmery), his children Lisa (Colin Biggs), Danny (Corrin Madge), and his three grandchildren Autumn, Savannah, and Dana and he was looking forward to the arrival of his fourth in August of this year. He will also be greatly missed by his brother Mike (Darlene), sisters Sandra Morrison, Debbie Riley (Shane), Bonny Miller (George), and Judy Willett (Terry). His mother-in-law Rose Dimmery, his Sister-in-law Sue Winters (Len) and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and community members who will greatly miss his unique sense of humour, and the t-shirts that he wore proudly every single day. Pat was predeceased by his father Patrick, his mother Sandy, and his father-in-law Henry Dimmery. Pat was born in Fort William on March 20th, 1955 to Sandy and Pat Bourguignon. He grew up in Schreiber and went on to work for CP rail, and retired after 35 years of service in 2010. Pat married the love of his life Debbie on May 26, 1979, and together they raised their family. They enjoyed many years of fishing, camping, travelling and were able to fulfill a life long dream of building a family camp together at Maude Lake in 2014. The camp was truly a special place to Pat and became a stop for everyone who was passing by. He was a proud member of the Schreiber Fire Department for 34 years, and the chief since 2009. Pat was well known for his sense of humour, his kindness and generosity, and was always willing to help anybody who needed a hand. Over the years Pat wore many hats. This included driving the medical van, working as a paramedic for St. Johns Ambulance, doing patient watch at the hospital, and filling in at AV during mill shutdown. He was extremely proud of his family and all of their accomplishments. Pat woke up every morning happy and enjoyed every day to the fullest, and he especially enjoyed the weekend coffee and muffin club that was held at his home. No matter where he went he always had a joke to share. You could not travel anywhere in Canada where Pat did not run into someone he knew. He made friends everywhere he went and always had a smile and laughter to brighten everyone's day. In keeping with Pat's wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Pat's life will be held in his honour at the Schreiber Arena on Friday May 11th, at 1:00pm. If friends so desire donations can be made to Muscular Dystrophy through the Schreiber Fire Department, or a charity of your choice, but please feel free to honour Pat in your own special way.
“Family is not an important thing, it is everything”
-Michael J. Fox
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Memories and Condolences
for Pat Bourguignon
12 Entries
May 21, 2018
Pat truly was one of a kind. A gentle, strong and courageous heart. A mentor to many and friend to many more.
Words cannot express how much he will be missed. Debbie and family, may you know how much you are thought of at this time.
May 17, 2018
Rest in Peace Pat...it was a privilege to have met you. To the Bourguignon family my deepest condolences. It was a shock to hear of Pat's passing. He was a great guy and taken way to early.
Richard Desbiens
Lynda & Keith Trodd
May 14, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May 14, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Dale Ross
May 12, 2018
My sincere condolences to Debbie and the kids. Whenever I saw Pat he was always happy smiling we could all learn from Pat live life to the fullest. To all of the Bourguignon family such a wonderful family I have always thought the world of you guys. I am thinking of you all my thoughts and prayers are with you. People move away but such a tight knit town when we lose someone it still breaks our heart.
Katie Ostrom
May 11, 2018
There was never a happier or friendlier human being than Pat. He was like everyone's protective big brother. He loved greatly and was greatly loved. Hugs to Deb, Danny, Lisa and the whole family.
Love cousin Katie, Brian and Nathaniel Ostrom
Phil and Brenda Birch
May 10, 2018
I suppose we could all spend hours and days telling stories of Pat and his endless sense of humor. It is enough to say he truly was one of a kind .A unique person who made an unforgettable impression on everyone who had the gift of knowing him. Our prayers are with his family as they try to find a way to go forward
May 10, 2018
Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts are greatly saddened and we will always remember the fond memories that we are privileged to have in knowing Pat.
Brenda & Greg Martin
Rodney Swarek
May 10, 2018
Condolence to Pats Family and Friends I am proud to have known him for over 40 years and I will Miss him . Due to work I can not make it to the Memorial , put my Memories are with all off you
Rodney Swarek
Councillor Township of White River
Ethel & Neil Nesbitt
May 10, 2018
Thankfully we will all have wonderful memories to draw from every time we think of Pat ...his smile, his laugh his little jokes his enjoyment of camp, his dedication to Schreiber as our Proud Fire Chief.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Debbie and ALL of PAT'S FAMILY
Ethel & Neil Nesbitt
May 10, 2018
We are very saddened by Pats death. He was a true friend, will miss his smiling face and his jokes. In our thoughts dear Debbie, Dan, Lisa ,
Our sympathies to the Bourguignon family
Debbie and Gary Marsh
May 10, 2018
We will miss his ready smile and friendly greeting every time we met. His generosity and selflessness were two of his most obvious qualities. Hopefully, Lisa and Danny and the grandchildren will carry this on aided by Deb, a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. God bless the entire Bouguignon family in their tragic loss.
Uncle Tom and Auntie Mar McCuaig
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