Christine M. Bourque

Christine M. Bourque obituary, Townsend, MA

Christine M. Bourque

Christine Bourque Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home - Fitchburg on Jan. 31, 2025.
Westminster – Christine M. (Johnson) Bourque, 78, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on January 30, 2025.
She was born in Methuen, MA on April 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine (Smithson) Johnson. Christine loved to be outside tending to her beautiful flower gardens. She also enjoyed shopping, trips to the casino, and country and western dancing; most of all Christine enjoyed spending time with her family. She was always a loving and positive wife, mother, and grandmother; she will be greatly missed.
Christine is survived by her devoted husband of 10 years, Rene Boutotte of Westminster; three sons, Glenn Joiner and wife Sheila, Gregory Joiner, and Gary Joiner and spouse Gina Pike; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.
A calling hour will be held in the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg on Wednesday, February 5, from 9:30-10:30am. Her funeral Mass will be held in Saint Joseph Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg at 11AM.

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