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Ronald Paul Bourgard
1940 - 2019
Ronald Paul Bourgard
1940 - 2019
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BORN
1940
DIED
2019
Ronald Bourgard Obituary
He was born in Amityville, New York, on March 26, 1940 to Paul and Denise (Galichet) Bourgard.
Ronald is survived by his son Todd Ronald (Barbara) Bourgard; brother Dr. Lawrence D. (Kathy) Bourgard; grandson Corey Adam Bourgard; great granddaughter Kali Jayne Bourgard, and his loving soul mate Kristen Tyler.
After growing up on Long Island and enjoying a notable high school basketball and baseball career, Ron took to the warm weather and beautiful beaches of Florida. His adult years were split between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, where he excelled in various sales positions. Ron was quite instrumental in effectuating the sales and application of hurricane shutters after the devastation caused by Hurricane Wilma. Ron's friendly, charming demeanor and radiant smile brought joy and laughter wherever he went. His striking height and larger than life personality tagged him the nickname "Big Ron," as he was so affectionately called by all. He spent his free time enjoying the sand and the sun, traveling with Kristen and enjoyed watching sports and discussing politics.
A celebration of his life will be announced. At this time, the family is privately honoring Ron.
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March 15, 2019
Ron, you were the first to welcome us to the beach. And from then on, we have so many happy and fun memories we shared. We miss you. Rest in Peace.
Love, Judy and Richy Fow, (Ft. Lauderdale,FL)
Danielle Lee
March 14, 2019
I'm glad to have known you. Peace and love, Ron.
Bruce & Wendy Rich
March 14, 2019
We have so many fond memories of you. We will miss you every single day. The beach is not the same without you! Rest in peace, Ron! Love you ❤
Linda Rio
March 14, 2019
It's an understatement to say that Ron was one of the best friends I've ever had... Ron, along with Kristen (Flower): family. Ron always looked out for me, wiped away my tears and shared some of my heartiest laughs with me. SO many treasured memories that I'll hold in my heart... Along with his memory. I miss him everyday and hear him say: "Love you baby - talk to me!"
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Renee Jordan
March 14, 2019
Mike and I have so many found memories with you and will miss you so much. Until we meet again my friend.
Lisa Becker
March 14, 2019
Love and peace to Ron, his family and friends. So many fun FL memories of a kind hearted soul, that lived life to the fullest! I know you will show them how it's done up there. Rest easy my friend. Remember you always.
Lorraine and David Letendre
March 14, 2019
We will miss our friend. xoxo
Joyce Van Netta
March 14, 2019
Will miss forever my friend
Terry James
March 14, 2019
Will miss my friend. I remember his smile and wit.
Lillian Sanpere
March 14, 2019
Ron will most certainly be shining that big beautiful light down on us forevermore.
Vince Golia
March 14, 2019
May the light in our souls which shined so brightly on earth together, shine once more when the Lord deems it so.
Claire Harding
March 14, 2019
I met Ron in Costa Rica. He was such a nice, friendly guy. I remember walking out of the hyperbaric chamber looking ever so lovely in my prairie outfit with no makeup on and him telling me how pretty I was. I only knew him for a few days but he was always smiling and happy!
Soña Gonzales
March 14, 2019
Knowing Ron for the many years that I did, was a great pleasure. We were Papa and Baby Smurf, as he was also with other of us lady friends in South Florida. He cared for his friends, was a friendly fixture in our community. He is dearly missed and irreplaceable. Thank you for your friendship!
Larry and Kathy Bourgard
March 14, 2019
Hardly seems real that Ron has passed. Larry and I were so grateful to be able to say goodbye via FaceTime the evening before. We are reminded of the poem in the booklet that Hospice gave you Gone From My Sight. As the ship sails from one shore to the distant shore, there are loved ones waving goodbye and others eagerly awaiting his arrival. God bless Ron's soul and give comfort to all those who loved him. Love, Larry and Kathy
PATTI BLANKENSHIP
March 14, 2019
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
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