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Janet Bourgoin Obituary
Janet was born on February 16, 1942 in Goffstown, NH to parents Leo and Mabel (Boisclair) Courchesne.
She graduated from St. Marie High school and went on to pursue a career as a paraprofessional in the Goffstown school system for over 40 years.
Janet enjoyed round dancing, traveling with her husband, making earrings, spending time with her family, going to Holy Mass, praying the Rosary, spending time at the camp in Maine and teaching her students. But most of all she cherished being a Mother, Mémere, and Grand mémere
She is survived by her 4 Children, Shawna (Brian) Harrington, Ken (Susan) Bourgoin, John (Carrie) Bourgoin, Dan (Eleanor) Bourgoin; 22 Grandchildren Breana (John) English, Courtney (Mike) Szulc, Bryan Harrington, Nate (Maria) Harrington, Noelle (Greg) Ellis, Isaac (Tristan) Harrington, Peter (Kinsey) Harrington, Maria (Billy) Desrosiers, Christiana Harrington, Isabella Harrington, Johnpaul Harrington, Natalie (Luke) Brendle, Elyse (Chris) Santana, Alexander Bourgoin, Christian (Emma) Bourgoin, Cassie Bourgoin, Noah Bourgoin, Nickolas Bourgoin, Greggory Bourgoin, Zachary Bourgoin, Matthew Bourgoin, Arianna Bourgoin; 15 Great Grandchildren Elizabeth English, Mikayla Szulc, Gabriella Szulc, Benjamin Szulc, Liam Szulc, Joan Harrington, Alice Harrington, Wesley Ellis, Gemma Harrington, Charlotte Harrington, Adrien Desrosiers, Octavia (Eva) Desrosiers, James Brendle, Adriana Santana, Beau Bourgoin; and brother Bobby Courchesne.
She is predeceased by her parents Leo and Mabel; Husband Laureo "Larry" Bourgoin; Siblings Doris Defoses and Leo Courchesne.
SERVICES: Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 from 4:00pm- 7:00pm at Lambert Funeral Home, 1799 Elm St. Manchester, NH 03104. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday January 14th, 2026 10:00am at St. Marie Parish 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester, and NH 03102. A Committal Service will follow at The New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.
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Becky and Peter Alter
January 17, 2026
Peter and Becky Alter are so grateful to have known Janet for many summers at our camp and her camp at Fawn Point. Before Larry passed away, she and Larry would join us on our camp porch just to talk and laugh. After Larry passed away , we would walk down the road to her lovely camp to visit. She was always so happy and encouraging ( you CAN get a shoulder replacement-I had two!). We will miss her greatly.
Susan Lessard
January 14, 2026
Janet was a friend & coworker I will miss our occasional breakfasts together and her "news" updates at lunch time while drinking her caffe latte. She lived with intention & cared deeply for the people around her. Her legacy is one if advocacy, loyalty & strength. She will be deeply missed but the changes & examples she set will continue to guide & inspire long after her passing.
Jennifer Freitas
January 14, 2026
Janet was such a lovely person. She cared so much for the students she worked with at Goffstown High School. I enjoyed working with her so much. She touched so many lives in a wonderful way, and she will be missed so much. My condolences to the family.
Colleen Charest
January 14, 2026
I wanted to send my sympathies to the family of Janet. I worked with Janet for eight years at Goffstown high school. Janet was like our school. Mom always had great advice and helped me through my diabetes when I felt my worst should always give me words of encouragement and share her own experiences. Janet is always going to be a hole that cannot be filled at the high school her over 40 years of filling, kids with good thoughts and showing kids how to be better people to care is something that no one should take for granted and she sure didn´t! She definitely leaves a legacy to the Paraprofessionals that come after her. Janet, you definitely will be missed and I thank you dearly for all the times you´ve helped me.
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Susan Bradbury
January 11, 2026
Remembering the assistance Janet so aptly and generously provided to many students at Goffstown Area High School.
Mary Neokleous
January 11, 2026
Grief is difficult, focus on the special memories to help cope. My prayers are being sent for you and your loved one today and always.
Judy
January 7, 2026
My deepest sympathy for Janet was an amazing woman, friend, coworker and she had an incredible heart, wisdom and a beautiful soul. I enjoyed our conversation and her friendship.Janet will be missed deeply.
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