Roland C. Bourgeois, 69, of Goffstown, died February 9, 2006 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Manchester on August 9, 1936, the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Shiney) Bourgeois and had been a Manchester area resident for all of his life. He was a member of Local 668 Laborers Union. He enjoyed the outdoors and the simple life. Family members include his brother, Marcel Bourgeois of Bedford; four sisters, Marion Whiddon of Lufkin, TX, Arline Picard of Spring Valley, CA, Maddy Helie of Temecula, CA and Laurette Bourgeois of Bedford; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. There are no calling hours and services will be private. 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.