Obituary of Denise Lucie Bourgeois (SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT)

Denise Bourgeois

October 14, 1925 - September 25, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of the Late Denise Bourgeois announce her passing at the MacLeod Nursing Home, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at the age of 98 years young.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her daughters, Esther (Robert), Linda (Stuart); son, Michael (Marie); grandchildren, John Christopher, Alan (Lorna), Jason (Kelly), John, Lauren (Jamie) and Stephen (Diana); great grandchildren, James, Nickolas, Carter, Kennedy, James and Verite Clare; sister-in-law, Theresa (John) Wall; niece, Juli; nephews, Jim, Joe, John (deceased).

Denise was predeceased by her parents, Camille Julien, and Fernande Ducrot; her Husband, Hubert Bourgeois, sister, Paulette, and her eldest daughter, Paulette.

Denise’s history of living and surviving WW11, as a member of the French Resistance in her early teen years, demonstrated her courage, fortitude, and most of all, the importance of family connection. To the best of our knowledge and research, Denise was the only Parisienne/French war bride to come to NL in 1947 with her Husband, Hubert, who was a Warrant Officer, Wireless Operator (Air) #798552. R.A.F.V.R. and Air Gunner.

Denise will be remembered for her artistic talents, her stamp/coin collection, and her love for singing, and dancing. Throughout her life, she remained strong and true to her belief system which was to live life the best way possible and treat everyone especially her family equally and unconditionally.

The family would like to give a thank you to a very special family friend, Theresa Griffin, who remained loyal and dedicated to Mom, throughout her life. As well, the family would like to acknowledge Ed (Brenda) Murphy for their family friendship, support and love.

Denise’s ashes will be laid to rest in Curling, October 13th weekend next to her husband, Hubert, with a celebration of life to follow at Fillatres Funeral Home in Curling, on Sunday October 13, 2024, from 2:00pm-4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York Street, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com