Timeline for Bernadette A. (Bourcier) Bourbeau
Born: November 29, 1933
Died: May 25, 2013
Bernadette A. (Bourcier) Bourbeau 79 of Ludlow died Saturday May 25, 2013 in the care and comfort of her home. A Tour de force who loved to sing and dance and shared her love of music and love of life with all her family and friends. Born in Ludlow, MA November 29, 1933 daughter of the late Lionel and Bertha (Plouffe) Bourcier. Educated in local schools, she was a lifelong Communicant of the Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth. Bernadette had worked as a bookkeeper for Ludlow Hospital, and Steiger’s Department Stores. An accomplished vocalist and pianist, she was a member of the St. John the Baptist Church Choir, the Heralds of the Lord, The Musical Notes, and the Wilbraham Women’s Club Choral Group. She was a member of the Ladies of Saint Anne, The Red Hat Society, and had been a Cub Scout leader. She was the widow of Gerard W. Bourbeau who died in 1999. She is survived by her loving family, children Gary Bourbeau and his wife Gloria of Ludlow, Raymond Bourbeau of Springfield, Anne Bourbeau of Easthampton, Maureen Bourbeau of West Chesterfield, Elaine Taylor and her husband Paul of West Springfield, Angela Moorhouse of Ludlow, and Matthew Bourbeau and his wife Jessica of Easthampton. Grandmother of Sarah, Joshua, Susannah, David, Diane, Dawn, Sam, Emily, Jessica, Abby, Alicia, Meagan, Austin, Owen, and Ava. Great-grandmother of Lila, Grace, and Luca. Loving companion of Richard Gagnon. Also survived by extended family members and friends.
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I am missing my Aunt Bernadette. I loved visiting with her. She was a true Lady. I was so happy that Anne and Bernadette came to Cal. to visit two years ago for a wedding. God Bless you Aunt Bernadette. Rest in Peace Love and Prayers Chris (Ford) Kamben
Godspeed Ma Tante, and thanks for the wonderful cousins.
Godspeed Ma Tante, and thanks for the wonderful cousins.
To the Family: So very sorry to hear of your Mom passing. What a beautiful woman she was and always so proud of each and every one of you. Know that she is with your Dad now and they are watching over you with huge smiles on their faces.. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
To the Family: So very sorry to hear of your Mom passing. What a beautiful woman she was and always so proud of each and every one of you. Know that she is with your Dad now and they are watching over you with huge smiles on their faces.. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
To the Family: So very sorry to hear of your Mom passing. What a beautiful woman she was and always so proud of each and every one of you. Know that she is with your Dad now and they are watching over you with huge smiles on their faces.. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
The world is a better place for having Auntie Bernadette in it. To all those who knew and loved her, we are blessed to have had her touch our lives. She will be greatly missed.
The world is a better place for having Auntie Bernadette in it. To all those who knew and loved her, we are blessed to have had her touch our lives. She will be greatly missed.
Sending the family condolences, thoughts, and prayers from Texas. I'm Richard's daughter and I know Bernie brought so much joy to his life during their too-brief time together. Thank you for sharing your mother/grandma/meme with him.
Sending the family condolences, thoughts, and prayers from Texas. I'm Richard's daughter and I know Bernie brought so much joy to his life during their too-brief time together. Thank you for sharing your mother/grandma/meme with him.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be Thursday May 30, 2013 at 8:45 AM from the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home 64 Sewall St. Ludlow followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial offered by the Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth in St. John the Baptist Church 181 Hubbard St. Ludlow at 10 AM. Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin will preside. Rites of Committal will follow in Island Pond Cemetery.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
I am missing my Aunt Bernadette. I loved visiting with her. She was a true Lady. I was so happy that Anne and Bernadette came to Cal. to visit two years ago for a wedding. God Bless you Aunt Bernadette. Rest in Peace Love and Prayers Chris (Ford) Kamben
Godspeed Ma Tante, and thanks for the wonderful cousins.
Godspeed Ma Tante, and thanks for the wonderful cousins.
To the Family: So very sorry to hear of your Mom passing. What a beautiful woman she was and always so proud of each and every one of you. Know that she is with your Dad now and they are watching over you with huge smiles on their faces.. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
To the Family: So very sorry to hear of your Mom passing. What a beautiful woman she was and always so proud of each and every one of you. Know that she is with your Dad now and they are watching over you with huge smiles on their faces.. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
To the Family: So very sorry to hear of your Mom passing. What a beautiful woman she was and always so proud of each and every one of you. Know that she is with your Dad now and they are watching over you with huge smiles on their faces.. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
The world is a better place for having Auntie Bernadette in it. To all those who knew and loved her, we are blessed to have had her touch our lives. She will be greatly missed.
The world is a better place for having Auntie Bernadette in it. To all those who knew and loved her, we are blessed to have had her touch our lives. She will be greatly missed.
Sending the family condolences, thoughts, and prayers from Texas. I'm Richard's daughter and I know Bernie brought so much joy to his life during their too-brief time together. Thank you for sharing your mother/grandma/meme with him.
Sending the family condolences, thoughts, and prayers from Texas. I'm Richard's daughter and I know Bernie brought so much joy to his life during their too-brief time together. Thank you for sharing your mother/grandma/meme with him.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.