Joseph Bourque of Moncton passed away on March 15, 2023 at the Moncton Hospital.  Born in Bouctouche, he was the son of the late Francois and Azelide (Maillett) Bourque.

Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family.  He worked in the construction industry in the U.S., before deciding to become his own boss as a roofer and a woodsman.  Joe was an avid collector and was often seen at the Moncton, Shediac, and Sussex flea markets.  He easily made many friends along the way.

He will be dearly missed by his daughters Cecilia Belliveau, Gloria Bourque; son Francois (Frank) (Shelley) Bourque; grandchildren Tanya, Jeremy, Thomas, Nikki; great grandchildren Xavier, Xarius, Finley, Joshua, and several nieces and nephews.

Aside from his parents he was predeceased by his wife M. Irene (Allain) Bourque; daughter Lisa Bourque; son Norman Bourque, special friend Imelda Goguen, and several brothers and sisters.

His family will be receiving friends and relatives on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 1-3 pm at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007).  A service to celebrate his life will take place at the funeral home on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 11:00 am with Father Phil Mulligan presiding.  Donations made to PAWS (SPCA) or another animal charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by his family.

For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and recorded. Please click here to register.