Ronald J. Bourgeois, 72, of Worcester died Sunday, February 10th at home following a long illness with cancer. His wife of 44 years, Jane S. (McFadden) Bourgeois died on November 27th, 2011. He leaves her son, Jason J. Bourgeois and his wife, Tori of Rutland; a grandson, Cooper; a brother, Gerald Bourgeois and his wife, Louise of Gardner; three sisters, Jean Bourgeois of Middletown, RI, Louise Latendre of Templeton and Elizabeth Bourgeois of Maynard. He was predeceased by a brother, Simon Bourgeois, Jr.
Mr. Bourgeois was born in Bangor, Maine the son of Simon Bourgeois, Sr. and Gertrude Bourgeois. Ronald graduated from Gardner High School in 1960 and was a veteran of the United States Army serving with the 43rd air defense artillery from 1960 until 1963. He worked at UPS for over 30 years as a truck driver, retiring in 2000. Mr. Bourgeois was an avid pool player and enjoyed a game of horseshoes.
His funeral is Thursday, February 14th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Wednesday, February 13th from 5:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 36 William Street, Leominster, MA 01453.