Philip R. "Bud" Bourget

Philip R. "Bud" Bourget, 61, died on January 20, 2008, at UMASS University Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Philip leaves his beloved wife of 36 years, Kathleen (Culver) Bourget. "Bud" leaves one son, Michael and his wife Laura Bourget of Sterling; two daughters, Laurie Ann, wife of Donald Hakenson of Worcester and Catherine, wife of Michael Ellis of Webster. He also leaves seven grandchildren: Tristen Hakenson of Worcester, Tyler and Ryan Bourget of Sterling and Briana, Mathieu, Ashley and Emily Ellis of Webster. He was looking forward to another grandson in March. He is also survived by his loving sister, Ruth H. Donovan, her son, Shaun, and his daughter Taylor.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of Philip J. and Frances A. (Russell) Bourget. "Bud" graduated from South High School and earned an Associates and Criminal Justice degree from Quinsigamond Community College. "Bud" was a dedicated Worcester Police Officer for 16 years, retiring in 1994. He also served in the United States Air Force Reserve for 6 years. He was owner and operator of BB Enterprise Trucking Company. He presently worked for Fox Bus Lines as a Tour Bus Driver.

"Bud" was an avid collector of muscle cars and corvettes. He was member of the Corvette Club and past member of the Worcester Lodge of Elks and served on the Board of Quinsigamond Community College Alumni Association. He loved to watch Nascar racing, drive his collector cars and visit numerous cars shows. "Bud" always left a lasting impression on those he met and will be sadly missed by all.

Calling hours for "Bud" will be Thursday, January 24th from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. & Friday, January 25th from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. with his funeral service at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Philip R. Bourget Scholarship Fund, c/o Michael J. Bourget 7 Pamela Lane, Sterling, MA 01564. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is assisting the family with arrangements. For online directions to the funeral home or to share your thoughts and memories about Philip, please visit our guestbook, at

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