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1938
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2021
Fern Bourque Obituary
Fern Bourque passed away at the Welland Hospital on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the age of 83.
In his younger years he played baseball, hockey and raced stock cars, and coached hockey for 25 years. He worked with cars, trucks and motors all his life until illness stopped him. He restored many old rust buckets into beautiful classic old cars that he showed off at many car shows in Canada and the U.S. In later years he raced go-karts.
Fern is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanie (Sydor), daughter Kathy, son Alan and many Bourque cousins. At Fern's request, cremation has taken place.
If desired, donations may be made to the Niagara Health Foundation Welland site.
A celebration of Fern's life will take place at a later, safer date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fern Bourque
15 Entries
Janice Mazzer
July 23, 2022
Oh Jeanie. I am just seeing this today as I was searching your name online to look you up for a coffee visit. I´m so sorry. I hope you are doing well.
Brian Barker
October 4, 2021
Jeanie and family,
I was lucky enough to get to know Fern and your family through my dad coaching hockey with him, and then, when I was old enough, to have him as my coach two different times. He was the best coach I ever had. He pushed me to be the best I can be, and I can say, without a doubt, he helped make me a better hockey player. He had a fabulous sense of humour and he was a great friend to our family. Sending positive thoughts to you and your family during this difficult time.
Lafleur Familly
September 28, 2021
Condolensces to the Bourque familly on your loss,
Debbie Ellis
September 27, 2021
Jeanie, Kathy and Alan we send deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear husband and father. He was a special man of many talents. Not only was he our wonderful neighbour for 4 years, but he was an awesome coach to our son Matt during his years in Welland Minor Hockey. We send our condolences.
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Kevin Kraliz
September 24, 2021
Sorry to hear of Fern's passing. I enjoyed being coached by Fern in the 90s. Never a dull moment, always 100% throttle. He made that year the best/most exciting year of hockey ever for me. I'm thrilled to hear that he was Karting until a few years ago.
Fred Stonos
September 23, 2021
Sorry for your loss my condolences to your family
Maggie Moreau
September 23, 2021
Dear Jeanie, Kathy and Alan,
We send our sincere condolences to you. He will be greatly missed at family functions. May he rest in peace. Memories of him will be in our hearts forever.
Maggie, Paul and Amanda Moreau
Sue Guglielmi
September 23, 2021
Dear Jeanie Kathy and Alan
We extend our deepest condolences for your loss He will be missed by all the Bourque cousins ( who considered him a brother ). May God grant him eternal rest.
Sue , Rick, Chris & Jen Guglielmi
TerryKatch
September 22, 2021
Drove Ferns mini bike when I was a child. Worked on his pit crew.involed in minor hockey. Great person he will be missed. Terry Katch
Jerry Levay
September 22, 2021
Fern was a good Guy , we played hockey together for many years. May God bless you and your families!
Denise Bourque
September 22, 2021
We are saddened at the passing of Fern. We extend our sympathies to Jeanie, Kathy and Alan. Our fondest memory of Fern was when we attended the Paris Ontario Fall Fair several years ago now and Fern was racing his go-cart (one of the oldest competitors) and he was very pleased that he had family watching him race. Our children still remember going to see Fern after the race. There was never a time that Fern was not busy with a project in the garage. The “13” Bourque cousins considered Fern as another sibling!
We also want to acknowledge and thank Jeanie for the care and compassion she showed Fern these past several years of illness.
God Bless you Jeanie and may Fern Rest In Peace.
Denise, Tom, Sarah and Liam
Lillian John Peters
September 21, 2021
My husband.John and our son John thought the world of Fern our son always asked about him , he coached him in hockey , life is a journey, kids leave the city, but you remember those you cared about , he was a great man , he will be missed , by his family and all who knew him
Jerry Vanderklok
September 21, 2021
Sorry to hear of Fern’s passing. We worked a lot of minor hockey together. I painted a few of his car builds as well. He will be missed.
Lou Balenovich
September 21, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Bourque Family on the passing of Fern. RIP. Butch.
Mary & Mario Forte & Family
September 21, 2021
Our Sincere and Deepest Condolences for your loss. May Fern Forever Rest In Peace In God’s Loving Arms. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you All during this Most Difficult Time .
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