Philip Henry BOURASSA

BOURASSA, Philip Henry Chief Superintendent RCMP (Ret.) September 1, 1921 - December 25, 2007 Phil left us in the grace filled, prayerful spirit that was the hallmark of his life among us as a revered husband, father, grandfather and friend. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife, Rita, their six children, Bruce (Carla Briggs - Los Angeles, CA), Gregory (Nelia Raposo - Walla Walla, WA), Gladys (Carlo Schippers - The Netherlands), Gile (Michel Beaudoin - Ottawa), Carolyn (Tim Cogan - Embrun), and John (Faye Bolton - Ottawa), his treasured grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as his sister-in-law and friend, Gile LaBine. Phil was the fourth son of Ovila and Edna Bourassa of Lafleche, SK and is survived by two of his seven siblings, Elizabeth Schnitzler (John) and Irene Caufield (Bill). Beloved of and present to so many, Phil will be mourned by numerous nieces and nephews, their spouses and children in Calgary and Edmonton, as well as sisters-in-law Florence and Alma Bourassa and their children in Lafleche and Regina, SK. Phil was a proud and dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. His thirty-five years of service to his country in cities from coast to coast garnered him many warm and abiding friendships. His long retirement in Ottawa was blessed by a devoted circle of friends in his religious communities of St. Gabriel's and Annunciation parishes. Phil was a long standing 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8008, as well as a 4th degree member of Bishop John Beahen Assembly 2230. Respects may be paid at Kelly Funeral Homes at 2370 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans, on Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday to Annunciation of the Lord Parish at 2414 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 12/27/2007