Russell Bourgoin

JAMAICA PLAIN, Mass. – Russell Bourgoin, 70, died in Jamaica Plain, Mass. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Rusty passed away peacefully with daughter Nicole Carlsburg and son-in-law Melsen Carlsburg by his side.Rusty was born on Jan. 30, 1949 to Ingeborg and Joseph Bourgoin in Stuttgart, Germany, but he spent the majority of his childhood in Waterville, Maine. He moved to Boston where he graduated from Tufts University with a BA in Psychology. Rusty worked for the Social Security Administration, and then became a Computer Systems Analyst who worked for a number of communications companies. He and his family moved to Winchendon, Mass. in 1985, where he resided until his death. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathy Sullivan.Rusty was a long-time member of the Gardner Lodge of Elks and the Gardner Fish & Gun Club. Some of Rusty’s favorite things were sharing a beer and a laugh with his friends, playing music, New England sports teams (especially the Red Sox), bird watching, and spending time with family.He is survived by Bourgoin siblings Alfred (Laura Campbell), Terry (Cheryl Adams), Karen (Mike Labbe), Mark (Pam), and Tina (Scott Willette); honorary brother Wayne Kantor; many loving nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to name.A celebration of his life will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Gardner Lodge of Elks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: National Marfan Foundation or: Winchendon Council on Aging