Florence M. Bourget

AUBURN: Florence M. Bourget, 76, of Monmouth passed away Sunday morning at Clover Manor in Auburn following a long illness. She was born in Bangor, ME on April 15, 1938 a daughter of the late Edward and Edna ( Wilds) Crowell. She grew up in the Lewiston area and attended local schools. On November 19, 1960 she married Arthur Bourget and they started a family together. For many years, Florence worked at Stride Rite as a stitcher. She enjoyed going camping at Popham Beach as well as The Birches. She also loved spending quality time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Arthur Bourget of Monmouth, her children; Donna Dickison and her husband Donald of New Brunswick, Canada, Roger Bourget and his wife Wanda of Litchfield, and Richard Bourget of Falmouth. She also leaves behind four sisters and eight brothers as well as her four grandchildren; Darci and Daniel Dickison and Lindsey and Anna Bourget. She was predeceased by a daughter Pauline Jean Bourget and three brothers. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Florence through her guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visiting hours will be held at Fortin\Auburn on Thursday May 8 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Interment with committal prayers will take place at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd. Augusta on Monday May 12 at 9am. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.