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Arthur Bourassa Obituary
He was born in North Adams, MA on October 1, 1940 son of the late Arthur J. and Violet M. Clairmont Bourassa.
A 1959 graduate of Drury High School, he then enlisted in the US Navy from 1959 to 1963.
He was married to the former Joie Archambault on September 12, 1975.
Mr. Bourassa worked as a designer for many years, having worked at General Dynamics, General Electric Power Transformer, and Kollmorgan Corp, from which he retired in 2007.
A communicant of Sacred Heart Church, he also enjoyed the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. In his earlier years he loved to go sailing with his brother, cross country skiing and snowmobiling as well as family vacations to Cape Cod. "Jr" was always the life of the party. He always had a story to tell, a joke to share and a laugh to exchange.
He leaves behind his wife, Joie Bourassa of Pittsfield; his daughter Amy Goodrich and her companion Adam L'Hote of Pittsfield, and his son David Bourassa of Oklahoma. He also leaves his brother Richard Bourassa and his wife Nancy of Pittsfield, a sister Beverly Luczynski and her husband Richard of North Adams, and a sister-in-law Beverly Bourassa of Pittsfield; granddaughters Brianna Goodrich of Pittsfield and Kinsey Jordan Bourassa of Oklahoma, a great-grandson Jett Maddox Key of Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews, as well as grandnieces and grandnephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Dawn M. Malloy and brother Eugene A. Bourassa.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Mr. Arthur J. Bourassa, Jr., will be held, THURSDAY, October 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, concelebrated by Fr. Frank Lawlor, Administrator and Rev. Peter A. Gregory, Pastor Emeritus of St. Charles Church. Burial will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Western Ma. Dery Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Carrie
December 19, 2020
Dear Joie-Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Artie! I just found out today and was saddened to hear this- I will always remember Artie smiling and such a joy to work with- He was So kind and often shared his great sense of humor!! God bless you!!
Maggie Donahue
October 20, 2020
Joie and Amy,
I am so very sorry to hear of Junior's passing. He was always so kind, and full of laughter. My heart and prayers are with you.
Robert Emerson
October 19, 2020
Sorry for your loss Joie, and family. Beverly, so sorry. Shirl and I saw him frequently at your get-togethers. He was always free-spirited and fun to be around. Junior rest in peace brother.
Shawn Callaghan
October 17, 2020
Joie and family.
I will forever remember our years at GE. There was always laughter sitting next to Artie. He will be missed.
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Judy Herrick
October 14, 2020
Joie, Amy and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Art. He was always so friendly and stopped to talk when he was our neighbor and when our paths crossed after you had moved. Let your fond memories of the good times help you get through the difficult times. RIP Art.
Judy, David, Tammie, Tracie, and Brendin Herrick
Cindy Shaw
October 13, 2020
Dear Josie and Amy,
Our heartfelt sympathy to read of Art’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Tim and Cindy Shaw
Tom Petro
October 13, 2020
It’s been so many years since I moved to CA but I will never never forget my special friends, Junior and Babe. It is so hard to read this message after remembering all of our fun times. I pray you are in a special place !
Ginny Coppola
October 13, 2020
Dear Joie,
I am so sorry to hear of Art's passing. Prayers & thoughts to you & your family!
Don & Lisa LeVardi
October 13, 2020
Joie and family; my sincere condolences. Art was a great friend, through the years, and coworker during early GE days. Art will be missed by many.
Judith Miner
October 13, 2020
I worked with Arthur at GE and was friends of he and Joie. So saddened of his passing. So funny, thoughtful and caring often a volunteer helping others. One of a kind very special man.
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