Philip Bourgoin
WATERVILLE – Philip Bourgoin died at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville on Dec. 31, 2021 at the age of 100. He was born in West Enfield on Dec. 14, 1921, the son of Joseph and Edith (Caron, Pelletier) Bourgoin.
Philip was an Army veteran of World War II, stationed at the Panama Canal as a Technician 5th class in the 4th Coastal Artillery Group.
He was a member of the Bourque-Lanigan Post 5 American Legion and the MacCrillis-Rousseau Veterans of Foreign War Post 8835.
When Philip returned from the war in November of 1945, he was employed at the Wyandotte Wooster Mill in Waterville until he left to manage the ESSO gas station on the Augusta Road, Winslow.
He had a great love for fishing and hunting which he shared on many occasions with friends and especially with his beloved nephew, Edward “Junior” Frappier, who passed away in November 2019. Both were great fishermen and hunters.
Philip was a very proud man who always had a great heart for people. Our Heavenly Father has called His good and faithful servant to post everlasting.
He is predeceased by his brother, Francis Bourgoin, his sister, Pearl Hachey, his half-sister, Louise Carrigan and half-brother, Henry Pelletier
Philip is survived by his sister, Lucille (Bourgoin) Waraskevich of Waterville; along with his nieces Lois Kinman, Carol Paradis, Darlene Ames, Susan, Donna and Simone and nephew, Anthony Waraskevich.
His sister, Lucille, would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Woodlands, Waterville, for all the wonderful care given to Philip with a special thanks to nurse, Victoria and the staff at Beacon Hospice for their compassionate care for her brother and the support the gave to Philip’s family members.
There will be no public visitation. A Christian committal service will be held in the spring at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St. Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com
Donations in Philip’s honor may be made to the
Servants of the Blessed Sacrament,
101 Silver St.,
Waterville ME 04901
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