Marguerite Bourque, 82, of Moncton and formerly of Portage passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Ocean Hall Foyer, on Monday, March 11, 2024. Born in Saint-André-Leblanc, she was the daughter of the late Dosithée and Annie (Bourque) Richard.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Clarence; a daughter Patricia Bourque-Chevarie (Donald) of Shediac; a son, Roland (Gwen Geldart) of Shediac; two sisters: Antoinette Doiron (Normand) of Cap-Pelé and Juliette Richard of Moncton; three grandchildren: Jonathan (Dani), Stéphanie (Tyler), and Pierre; a great-grandson, Isaac, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Alfred "Freddie".

Marguerite was a special mother, an extraordinary grandmother and a precious great-grandmother. She was an avid card and radio bingo player. Traveling was one of her favorite pastimes. She loved spending winters in the sun in Florida with her husband.

Marguerite's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Foyer Ocean Hall for their exceptional care. You gave Marguerite a place where she felt at home and that she loved and where she was loved.

The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac on Monday, March 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 19 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. The funeral will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 19 at 3 p.m. at the Frenette Funeral Center. Internment will be at the Frenette Columbarium in Shediac.

In memory of Marguerite, a donation to the Parkinson Foundation Canada, the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Courage Center would be appreciated.

Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (506 532-3297).

Words of comfort and online condolences may be forwarded through our website at:  www.frenettefuneralhome.com