April 19, 1947 – September 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of George Joseph Bourgeois announce his unexpected passing on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at his home. George was born on April 19, 1947 in Minto, NB to the late Joseph and Lea Marie (Roy) Bourgeois.
George will be dearly missed by his children; Kevin Joseph Bourgeois (Sara) and Lea Mae Gautreau (Trevor), brothers; Ivan Melanson (Grace), Donald Roy (Beth), Paul Roy (Jeannie), sisters; Alice Richard (Lucien), Joanne Roy (Neil), Anne Marie Fanning (Steve), Janice Roy (Harry), grandchildren; Cassie Elizabeth Gautreau, Carleigh Ellen Muriel Gautreau, Travis Perry, Michael O’Keefe, Sophia O’Keefe, honorary grandson Jameson McNeil, companion Addie Hachey, chosen daughter Tricia and Dan McNeil, best friend Eddy Egglefield, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition, his parents, George was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years Nancy Ellen (Gifford) Bourgeois.
Following the passing of his mother, George came to Saint John as a teenager, where he was raised with love by his Aunt Irene and Uncle Frank Roy. He went on to enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career as a skilled welder with the Saint John Shipyard, where he was a dedicated member of Local 3.
George cherished time spent outdoors and created countless fond memories at the camp in Peltoma Lake alongside Kevin. Together, they shared a deep passion for hunting with Sara often joining them on their many wilderness adventures. In his later years, after the passing of his beloved wife, George was blessed to meet Addie Hachey, who became a wonderful and devoted companion. He also treasured his morning routine, faithfully picking up ‘his girls’ Cassie and Carleigh to drive to school and then gathering with his close group of friends at the Simms Corner Tim Hortons every single day.
Arrangements are under the care of Castle Fallsview Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John, NB E2M 2L3, 506-634-1701. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery with reception at Castle Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in George’s memory can be made to the IWK, Bobby’s Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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