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Simone Bourdon Obituary
Norwich - Simone A. Bourdon, 76, wife of Roland Bourdon, passed away peacefully Monday, January 11, 2021, at Backus Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Roland Bourdon of Lisbon; son Robert and his wife Jill of South Windsor, daughter Jodi Bourdon of South Glastonbury; 3 granddaughters, Natalie and Abigail Bourdon and Kylie Ramanan, and 2 grandsons, Kobe and Jude Ramanan. She is also survived by her sister Carol Fitch of Lisbon.
Born July 26, 1944, in Norwich, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Blanche Langlois Smith. Simone attended Norwich Free Academy, and then worked as a legal secretary. She later became a dedicated homemaker and mother.
Simone was a very active member of St. Joseph Church in Occum, supporting numerous fund raisers. She ran the tag sale clothing section at the annual fall festival, often turning her basement into a virtual Goodwill store as she prepared.
Simone enjoyed traveling with her husband, and would make annual trips to Florida, excursions to the Cayman Islands, and later in Maine and around New England.
She loved playing Scrabble with friends and family, both in person and online. She was known for her baking and cooking, and anything she prepared for an event quickly disappeared. "Memere" as she was called, was a devoted grandmother, and attended nearly every one of her grandchildren's many activities all over the state.
Due to the pandemic and social distancing, church services will be limited to family members, services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021, 10 am at St. Joseph's Church. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Greenville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Simone Bourdon to St. Joseph Church, PO Box 256, Versailles, CT 06383.
Guillot Funeral Home of Taftville is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Simone Bourdon
Lorraine LaBarre
March 5, 2024
I miss her everyday. We loved to play Scrabble together. I loved her like a sister.
Lorraine LaBarre
January 7, 2023
Simone, You were my best friend & I know that you are in heaven, but I miss you so much. Scrabble will never be the same without you.
Lorraine LaBarre
January 24, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Barbara (Wisniewski) Schuler
January 18, 2021
To Simone's Family and Friends,
I was a classmate of Simone's at NFA. Although our paths went separate ways after graduation, I send my sincere sadness, and prayers to you all. May she rest in peace.
Armelde
January 18, 2021
Richard and I are so very sorry for your loss. Simone was a lovely person inside and out. She will be sorely missed.
Mark Kalinowski
January 17, 2021
Rollie and family,
Such a special, kind, good hearted woman. She will certainly be missed in the community. I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you endure this loss. God bless you!
Mark
Brenda & Rich Gignac
January 15, 2021
Our deepest condolences Mr. Bourdon, Jodi, Rob & Jill during this time. Losing a spouse & mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can endure. We have so many great memories of Simone over the years - she treated us as family. It was fun saying or doing something to get a reaction from her - and Simone would then give the "eyebrow" when you struck a nerve. She opened her heart & her home to us, such a kind & caring lady. There is no one like Simone... her memory will live on forever.
Love, Brenda & Rich
Bonnie jean Canova
January 14, 2021
My condolence to Roland and his family, this news breaks my heart, Simone was sending me messages to please pray for her, I prayed so hard for her, she went through so much pain. I guess God just needed a special angel in heaven to look after us. RIP Simone. .
Lorraine LaBarre
January 14, 2021
Simone was my best & closest friend. She was loving, honest, generous & the best person I‘ve ever known. She will be sorely missed by her family, myself, and many others.
Lorraine LaBarre
January 14, 2021
Simone was my closest & dearest friend. She was kind, caring & selfless. I miss her & can only imagine how Rollie & her children & grandchildren feel. I know she is in heaven.
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