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Michael O'Rourke Obituary
Mike was born in Franklin on Dec. 10, 1956, the son of Edward and Jacqueline (Daoust) O'Rourke. Mike was a graduate of Franklin High School and Graham Junior College and then continued his education at UNH.
He served in the NH Army National Guard from 1982-1989.
He was a chemist and was employed for nearly 35 years at Freudenberg-NOK.
He was a member of the Franklin Lodge of Elks 1280.
Mike was a family man who cherished, honored, and continued tradition. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and his vegetable garden. He was a talented carpenter and used his creativity to remodel his family's home with love. After many years of coaching his children in basketball, softball, and football, Mike treasured spending time with and cheering on his grandchildren. He was also an adventurer and loved travelling the world with his wife, friends, and colleagues.
Family members include his wife of 38 years, Karen (Mercier) O'Rourke of Franklin, 2 daughters: Ryanne Pelletier and husband Timothy of Franklin, and Michaela Silco and husband Edward of Scarborough, Maine; his mother, Jacqueline O'Rourke of Franklin; 4 grandchildren: Reese and Alexander Pelletier, and Ella and Anna Silco; brother, P.J. O'Rourke of Franklin; and sister, Audrey Dolan and partner Bob Collier of Strafford; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mike was predeceased by his father, and a son, Edward M. O'Rourke II who died in 2009.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul Church, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude for the kindness and compassion shown by the Mass General Hospital Cancer Center and the staff of the Franklin Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Mike to Franklin VNA and Hospice, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, NH 03235 or to the New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109.
For directions and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael O'Rourke
Paul Martin
November 12, 2018
So sorry to hear about Mike, worked with him many years. He attended my wedding back in 2005. Great friend and good sense of humor, always a good laugh. Sorry to have found out so late, I would have attended the funeral. Goodbye Mike.
Karen Beaudin
October 27, 2018
I'm saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I remember him from high school, he was a gentle soul. To all of his family, I'm sorry for your loss and your pain.
Karen Beaudin
Brian Gobeil
October 23, 2018
Mike I'll miss our talks while I cut your hair, I really enjoyed talking about the Patriots and having a few laughs. My prayers are with you and your family. Rest In Peace.
Susan (Brewster) Lavin
October 22, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Jeffrey Bonk
October 22, 2018
Dear Audrey,
I was deeply saddened to read of your brother Mike's passing.
He was called to Heaven much too soon, but he lived a wonderful life, and he was truly loved.
He will live on in your heart, and in the hearts of all of those who were blessed to know him during his time here on earth.
My thoughts, and my prayers, are with you, and with your dear mother, and P.J., and with Karen and Ryanne and Michaela, and with all of your family.
I wish we could go back to our days at St. Mary's, so long ago, when all of our loved ones were still with us.
I hope that all of your remaining years will be filled with happiness, good health, and many blessings.
Gerard Ayotte
October 22, 2018
Very sorry for your loss.
Gerard Ayotte
October 22, 2018
Very sorry to hear of Mike passing Prayers go out to Karen and Mike's family during this difficult time. Very Sorry for your loss
Michael Sorette
October 22, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the O'Rourke family.
Michael was a great friend of mine going way back to this day. I'm going to miss him a lot. I'm forever grateful to Karen for letting me visit him before his passing. May he RIP. Love u brother.
Diane Williams
October 22, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the O'Rourke family. I have worked with Mike for many years and he will be missed.
Tammy Dubreuil
October 22, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you can find some solace within all your great memories. Mike was truly a great person and co-worker. Mike rest in peace as you will be missed.
Franceen Morasse
October 22, 2018
So sorry to learn of Mike's passing. Love & Prayers for the family.
Franceen & Bob Morasse
Maureen & Larry Denton
October 22, 2018
Mike will be very much missed at so many levels in the lives of those left behind. Thankfully, one of the many gifts that God has given us is memories . . .
The Staff of Thibault-Neun Funeral Home
October 21, 2018
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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