Denis Bourque
1950 - 2026
Denis Bourque
Visitation Information
Visitation
Pas de visites / No visitation
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday June 20, 2026
Service Time
11h / 11 am
Service Location
Espérance Vivante Emmanuel Baptist Church, 187 McLaughlin Drive, Moncton
Burial Information
Burial Location
Cimetière Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton
Requested Charity
Emmanuel Baptist Church (Espérance Vivante)
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Denis Bourque, B.A., M.A. et Ph. D., 75, of Moncton, passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2026 at the Pavillon Cormier of Faubourg du Mascaret. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Dismas and Évéline (Gallant) Bourque.

Prior to his retirement, Denis was a professor in French Studies at the Université de Moncton.  He was named Professor Emeritus in literature by the University in 2024.  He was an active member of the Espérance Vivante Emmanuel Baptist Church community in Moncton.

He is survived by three brothers: Raymond and Henri (Judy), both of Moncton, and David of Halifax, N.S.; as well as his nephew Michel and his niece Julie.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Ronald.

By request, there will be no visitations. The funeral service will be celebrated at Espérance Vivante Emmanuel Baptist Church, 187 McLaughlin Drive, Moncton on Saturday June 20 at 11 am. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Moncton. In memory of Denis, a contribution to the Emmanuel Baptist Church (Espérance Vivante) would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com

 

Denis Bourque