YARMOUTH – Paul J. Bourgeois, 76, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019, surrounded by his three sons and dog, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He accepted and fought this as a true warrior of life. Family and love were above all to him.
Paul was born in Waltham, Massachusetts in February of 1943. He was a devoted father and master craftsman. His foundation was in that of carpentry. He completed course instruction in welding/forging and graduated from Minuteman Tech, Lexington, Massachusetts in 1979. He co-founded Conant Construction in Weston, Massachusetts during the mid-1970’s. He remodeled a home on Derby St in West Newton, MA, which is where he started his family. Later he moved his family to Maine in mid-1980’s where he continued to work the building/remodeling industry.
His interests included woodworking, bird carving, making knives from his forge, bow hunting, fishing, black powder rifles, muscle cars, street rods and all automotive history. He built a 1967 Shelby Cobra, SC replica with his son Chris in the early 2000’s. This car brought over twenty trophies collectively. He was an active member of the Waltham Pushrods, car club. He was also an active participant in the local Maine car clubs being a regular at “cruise nights.” Paul was well versed and fascinated with Native American history/culture, weaponry and wildlife. One of his favorite museums in the world was the Higgins Armory in Worcester, MA.
He is survived by his three sons: Marc (wife Judy), Chris (wife Mindy) and Keith (dog Jack). Grandsons, Malcolm and Simon, granddaughter, Luci. He is also survived by his two siblings, Anne Cassidy and Phyllis Perry.
A visitation hour will be held from 10-11 am on July 11, 2019, at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, ME 04096. A Memorial Service will follow at 11 am.
Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to sign Paul’s online guest book.
In lieu of flowers, Paul had two requests for donations:
With his respect for the United States Armed Forces and for those who have sacrificed everything for this country, donations can be made to the Navy SEAL Foundation at navysealfoundation.org With his special love for Luci Bourgeois and Sea Turtles, donations can be made to seeturtles.org
