Normand W. Bourgeois

Normand W. Bourgeois, 87, of Andover passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. Born in Amesbury, MA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Marie (Roy) Bourgeois.

Raised in Amesbury, Norm was a graduate of Amesbury High School and Merrimack College. A U.S. Army veteran, he served his country proudly in the Military Police. He was an electrical engineer at Raytheon Co. for over thirty-five years. After his retirement, Norm volunteered much of his time at the Lazarus House. He enjoyed a good round of golf, was passionate about music and gardening, spent winters with friends in Florida and summer vacations with family at Lake Winnipesaukee.

Family was most important to Norm and he loved to host family gatherings in his beautiful backyard. Supportive and loving, he would do anything for his family and friends; he was quick to lend a helping hand and would often attend his grandchildren’s activities.

Norm was predeceased by his sister, Aline Curry. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years, Barbara (Paine) Bourgeois; his children, Cheryl Knight and her husband, Chip, of Merrimac, MA, Diane Bourgeois of Marblehead, MA, David Bourgeois and his wife, Sherie, of Derry, NH, and Donna Sites of Keene, NH; brothers, Roger Bourgeois of Amesbury and Arthur Bourgeois and his wife, Karen of Plymouth, NH; sister, Rita Bourgeois of Amesbury; grandchildren, James, Kathleen and Alexander Knight, Jacob Bourgeois, Isaac and Cat Sites; great-grandchildren, Lanie, Eveie, and Liam Knight. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial visitation on Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 1:00-4:00 PM at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street in Methuen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norm’s name to The Lazarus House, PO Box 408, Lawrence, MA 01842 or Care Dimensions Hospice House, 125 Winter Street, Lincoln, MA 01773.