Bruce K. Bourget Sr.

VASSALBORO – Bruce K. Bourget, Sr., 71, of Vassalboro, died Dec. 1, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Augusta on May 10, 1951, the son of Romain J. Bourget and Mildred A. (French) Bourget.

Bruce graduated from Cony High School in 1971 and immediately enlisted into the U.S. Army with best friend Alton Savage as a “buddy-plan“. Bruce then served honorably in the Vietnam War on “King Cobra” gun truck, where he also received the nickname “Frenchie”.

He was employed as supervisor in the paint shop at Bath Iron Works for many years. He was previously employed by the Veterans Administration at Togus as a pharmacy tech. Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He was very proud of his Biggest Bucks in Maine patch. And being called “Banky“ by his grandchildren when they were little.

Bruce was predeceased by both his parents; his brothers Romeo (Jay) and wife Judith, Romain (Pete) and sister Sylvia.

Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Nancy (Williams) Bourget; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce K. Bourget, II and Stephanie; a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Romeo Roy Jr; and his three grandchildren, Alexis Roy and partner Remington Lessard, Rachel Roy and partner Matthew Wozniak, and Mercedes Bourget. Brother Oliver and wife Carol Bourget. Sister in law Judith Bourget, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Committal prayers with military honors will be offered at 1:00 [.m. on Friday Dec. 9, 2022 in the chapel at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, ME.

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