Ronald R. BOURQUE

BRIMFIELD - Ronald R. Bourque, Sr., 64, of Colonial Park, died on Friday, July 29, 2005 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Springfield to the late Raymond L. and Doris (Manson) Bourque, he has been a longtime area resident. He had served as a police officer for the Town of Wales and was formerly employed as a set-up man at American Optical in Southbridge. He was also a longtime member of the Wales Fish and Game Club. Ronald was predeceased by a son, Ronald R. Bourque, Jr. He leaves two sons, Andrew S. of Warren and Paul D. of Wales; two daughters, Michelle Doyle of Palmer and Pamela Bourque of Wales. He also leaves his wife, Betty Bourque of Monson; a sister, Carol Bourque of Stanford, KY; and his former wife and mother of his children, Judith (Taylor) Bourque of Wales; and nine grandchildren, Benjamin, Marion, Samantha, and Hannah Bourque, Alexandra and Jillian Smith, Jessica Doyle and Lilyth, Paul D. Jr., and Logan Bourque. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Mowry. There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the fall at the convenience of the family. Lombard Funeral Home of Monson has been entrusted with arrangements. Published in The Republican on 7/30/2005.