It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Bourque, 91, of Shediac on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Residence "O" Bons Soins. Born in Painsec Settlement, he was the son of the late Eugène and Arthémise (Dupuis) Bourque.

Having worked as a bodyman his whole life, Arthur had a passion for cars and never missed a car show. He was known to be able to fix anything.

He is survived by his four daughters: Pierrette Savoie (Louis Babineau) of Grande-Digue, Norma Downing (Dan) of Fredericton, Charlotte Bourque (Léophane LeBlanc) of St-Louis, and Marcia Bourque (Luc LeBlanc) of Dieppe; one son, Frank (Sheri Dryden) of Fredericton; one sister, Betty Levesque of Moncton; one brother, Valerie (Rita) of Dieppe; 10 grandchildren: Denis (Noémi), Marlon, Robyn, Sara (Kyle), Véronique (Alex), Janique (Frank), Luc (Chloé), Françoise, Guillaume (Isabela), and Christian; one great-grandson, Noah, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Bernadette Bourque (1996); three sisters: Jeanne LeBlanc, Rita Cormier, and Sarah Peters; one brother, Lawrence.

The family would like to thank the employees of Residence "O" Bons Soins for their care and attention to his needs while residing under their care.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac on Monday, November 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St-Joseph R.C. Church, 415 Main Street, Shediac on Tuesday, November 12 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St-Joseph Cemetery, Shediac.

In memory of Arthur, a contribution to the Vestiaire St-Joseph Food Bank or Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Centre Inc. would be appreciated.

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