Richard Hector Bourgeois

Richard Hector Bourgeois obituary

Richard Hector Bourgeois

Richard Bourgeois Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 3, 2025.
Richard Hector Bourgeois, 83, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on October 2nd, 2025. He was born December 17, 1941 in Fitchburg, MA to Gerard and Hazel Bourgeois.

He retired from Norton Company in Worcester, MA and was a Third Degree Knight of Columbus for nearly 50 years.

He is survived by three sons, Marc, Philip, and Daniel and their spouses; two brothers William and Alfred (Fred) and one sister Marsha; grandchildren David, William, Elizabeth, and Nathan; great grandchildren Owen, Charlotte, and Ashby.

He is predeceased by his parents; Aunt Louise (Taunte) and Uncle Hector (Tor) Gagne; Uncle Jean Pierre Gallant (Pete); and one brother, Norman.

Many thanks to the staff of Brookwood Assisted Living Facility in Hudson, FL for their compassionate care. Please pray for the repose of his soul.

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