Clifford Bourassa

Obituary for Clifford Roy Bourassa
June 15, 1928 – June 25, 2025
Clifford Roy Bourassa, 97, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Home Augusta. He was born on June 15th, 1928, in Palermo, and was the son of Clifford M. Bourassa and Beatrice (Bailey) Bourassa.
Clifford was a proud veteran, he entered the U.S. Army on February 8, 1955. He served two years before his honorable discharge in Stuttgart Germany. He later worked at the American Woolen Mill in Oakland, several car dealerships and eventually followed his passion for business, owning and operating Lakeside Auto Sales-his own car dealership where "everything was a deal." Known for his dry wit and sharp eye, Clifford often said, "A deal is only as good as you think it is." He is credited with ordering the first shipment of International Scouts and Pickups to central Maine.
An active member of the community, Clifford was a proud Mason, affiliated with Dirigo Lodge No. 104 in Weeks Mills. He had a lifelong passion for horses and spent many years judging horse shows with the Kennebec Riding Club. Clifford was also an avid dancer and rarely missed a chance to be on the dance floor, often dancing three nights a week with his wife Diane.
Gardening was a passion his entire life. He could be found rototilling gardens and tending to both vegetables, flowers and cultivating African Violets. He and Diane loved the coast, blue-fishing, Pemaquid and Young's Lobster Pound where he was a regular.
Clifford also spent two decades living in Arizona, a place he grew deeply fond of. He particularly loved visiting the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, where he immersed himself in the desert's unique beauty.
Clifford is predeceased by his parents, his wives Diane (Cyr), Roberta (Wood), and Theresa (Webber), his brother Frank Bourassa, brother-in-law Edward Neil, son-in-laws Toby Gower and Richard Moore, and his faithful dachshund, Oscar Mayer, who he missed dearly.
He is survived by his sisters, Winona Neil, Donna Bourassa, and Donzella Glendenning and husband Dale; his son Michael Bourassa and wife Liz of Florida; daughters, Donna "Toni" Doody and husband Roland of Arizona, Karen Colwill of Arizona, Sheila Piper and husband Richard from Maine; step daughters from Maine, Dawn and husband Robert Hupper, Cindy Hilton, Jane and husband Steven Mullin, Leisa and husband Anthony Bovenzi, and Anita H Moore. He is also survived by several nieces, 20 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
On July 8th, there will be visitation at 10am at Veilleux, Redington, Lawry Brother Funeral Home 8 Elm Street, Waterville, ME, with a Masonic funeral at 11am. Military Honors and burial to follow at the Chadwick Hill Cemetery in South China.
A special thank you to Peg Soucy from Elder Care Planning and Solutions for your guidance and support; the Maine Veterans Home Augusta, especially the nursing staff, cooks and volunteers who made his time more enjoyable on Eagles Landing Bravo; and Beacon Hospice Care in Augusta for his daily support and care.
A special thank you to family members who provided extra care, love and daily support during the past four years.
Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.vrlfuneralhome.com