Roland Edgar BOURQUE

BOURQUE, Roland Edgar (Rolly) WWII Veteran Royal Canadian Navy Peacefully after a very courageous battle with his family by his side on Sunday, November 26th, 2006 at the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre at the age of 87. Dearly beloved and devoted husband of 64 years to Shirley. Very loving and caring father of Shirley, Richard, Sandy, Pat and Debbie. Grandfather to Cher, Dennis, Shelley, Derek, Jeffrey, Krissy and great-grandfather to Connor, Jacob, Mandy and Ashley. Also sadly missed by his loving nieces Ann, Susan and sister Rose. Rolly was always a gentle and kind man, a hard worker all his life, took great pride in his appearance, and was always active and involved in many activities that included his family. Rolly was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Past President of the Eastview Branch. He worked diligently for other Veterans as Service Bureau Officer and as a member of the Knights of Columbus. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway), on Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Perley for their loving care and kindness. In memoriam donations to the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre would be greatly appreciated. Rolly's kind and gentle ways will be remembered by all and his caring spirit will live in our hearts forever. "We love you Dad." Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 11/29/2006