Joe BOURQUE

BOURQUE, Joe (Veteran WWII - RCAF) In hospital at Arnprior while surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday morning, December 22nd, 2005 following a courageous battle with cancer. Joseph Neri "Joe" Bourque of Braeside at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary Denault (1981). Loved father of Paul (Brenda) of Arnprior, Joanne Jocque (Wally) and Jane Martin (Terry), both of Braeside. Dear brother of Irene Goguen, Emile and Alcide Bourque, all of New Brunswick. Predeceased by 5 sisters: Anita, Leona, Dora, Maria and Marie as well as 2 brothers: Laurie and infant Alcide. Cherished grandfather of Troy and Tim Bourque, Jeff (Kim) and Daryl Jocque and special "Grandpa" of Chad Martin. Special friend and companion of Delores Meek. Friends may join us for visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday, December 26th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and after 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Tuesday morning, December 27th at 11 o'clock. Spring interment St. Alexander's Parish Cemetery, Sand Point. In remembrance, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or one's favorite charity would be appreciated by Joe's family. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior will assemble at the funeral home for a tribute service on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. Online condolences/tributes/donations at www.pilonfamily.ca Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 12/23/2005 - 12/26/2005