Leo Bourassa

Leo "Pete" D. Bourassa, 73, of Worcester, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 14, 2008, in his home, surrounded by his devoted family. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Jacqueline (Donahue) Bourassa, two sons, Thomas Bourassa and his wife Debbie of Auburn, and Peter Bourassa and his wife Kate of Worcester; a daughter Dona Edwards and her husband Keith of Hubbardston; a brother, Robert Bourassa of Brookline, NH; a sister Claire Spallane of Worcester; four grandchildren, Daniel and Shawn Edwards and Stacy and Peter Bourassa Jr.; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A sister, Doris Vigeant as well as three brothers Henry, Albert, and Ernest, all pre-deceased him. Pete was born in Worcester on July 21, 1935, son of Albert & Dora (Roy) Bourassa. He lived in Auburn most of his life, before moving back to Worcester five years ago. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Navy. Pete worked in HVAC for most of his life; most recently retiring from Thermo Engineering. He enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, giving a helping a hand to others, but he most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. The funeral for Pete will be held Monday, August 18, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Saint Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford Street, Auburn. Interment in Saint John's Cemetery, will be at the convenience of his family. Calling hours will be held Sunday, August 17, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the funeral home.