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CLARK BAILEY NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER Pat J. O''Neill, Director 113 Maple Street E-mail: clarkbaileynewhouse@charter.net Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783 FAX: 906/632-7521 Ph: 906/632-8221 OBITUARY Robert Luciene Bourque lost his long battle with cancer on August 6, 2009 with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on February 20, 1949. Graduated from Sault High in 1967. Served in Army National Guard from 1983 to 2001. Spent many years sailing the ships on the great lakes. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards, gambling and going to yard sales. He is survived by two sons James Saunders of Sault Ste. Marie and Robert (Jenny) Bourque of Escanaba. His step children Jackie Peterson, Dale (Chris) Saunders, Kim (Kevin) Smith, Pam (Kirk) Smith. Two Brothers Tom (Jan) Bourque, Jim (Ann) Bourque. One sister Doris Martin of Sault Ste. Marie. His fifteen grandchildren that he enjoyed rolling around in the grass and playing with; Christian and Brayden Saunders, Coby Bourque, Samantha Burlew, Kelden Weber, Jocelyn and Alex Peterson; Katelyn, Shauna, Kelsey, Karlye and Kevin Smith; Kirk and Kayla Smith and Caleb Saunders. Also survived by his good friend Joanne Saunders and many Nieces, Nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Hildaige and Elsie Bourque. Visitation will be held Monday August 10, 2009 10:30am until 1:30pm at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday August 10, 2009 1:30pm at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home with Father Sebastian Kavumkal officiating. Full military honors and prayers of committal will be held at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens immediately folloeing the funeral services.

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Robert L. Bourque

February 20, 1949 - August 6, 2009