Roger R. Bourque

Roger R. Bourque, 80, of Bedford, died January 25, 2006 at Elliot Hospital. He was born in Manchester on April 27, 1925, the son of Donat and Rose-Alma (Mailhot) Bourque and had been a resident of Bedford for most of his life. He was a World War II Marine Corps Veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre. He had been employed by United Shoe Company for over 40 years until his retirement. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton Church and was an avid gardener. Family members include his wife of 59 years, Theresa (Guay) Bourque; two daughters, Linda Lester of Northwood and Janet Howarth of Raymond; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Bourque of Franklin and Normand Bourque of Manchester; a sister, Doris Beaudoin of Bedford and several nephews, nieces and cousins. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 10:00 in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Bedford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary and John Elliot Foundation, C/O Elliot Hospital, 4 Elliot Way, Suite 301, Manchester, NH 03103. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line memorial or for more information, please visit www.phaneuf.net.