Mr. J. Louis Bourgoin

July 13, 1944 - February 11, 2016

LEWISTON - J. Louis Bourgoin, 71, died at CMMC surrounded by his wife and son on Feb. 11 due to complications from diabetes. He was born in Lewiston to Alphonse “Pete” Bourgoin and Rosa (Albert) Bourgoin on July 13, 1944. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Claire (Desrochers) Bourgoin and son Michael. He also leaves behind a sister, Pauline Bourgoin Ossander her husband Ivan, a brother, Paul Bourgoin and his wife, Linda as well as four nieces and two nephews. He served his country proudly, retiring from the U.S. Army Reserve after over 20 years of service where he was assigned to the 76th Div. Tng. Cmd.as an instructor He was retired from the Lewiston Fire Department and also served as a dispatcher for 911. He was a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #12652, and a also a 4th Degree member of the Msgr. Wallace Assembly. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the CMMC SSCU as well as the ICU doctors and a special thanks to Dr. Ricci and his staff for the care Louis received during his illness. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com BOURGOIN died in Lewiston February 11th Mr. J. Louis Bourgoin age 71 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held THURSDAY February 18th 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Church.A committal will be held later in the Spring at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the St. Martin de Porres Residence in care of Brother Richard Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday February 17th from 2-7PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston 784-4023