With heavy hearts, the family of Donna Lynn Bourque (Fraser) shares the news of her passing on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 70 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in New Glasgow on February 24, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Donald Fraser and Helen (Skidmore) Doyle.
Donna had a friendly and inviting nature that made everyone feel at home. She loved deeply and would do anything for those she cared about.
The moments she treasured most were spent with family and friends. She also enjoyed a delicious hamburger at a BBQ, a good hand in cards, a winning bingo card, and throwing darts just right.
Donna often said her biggest pride was her family. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Mary, son-in-law Joey Gerrior, grandchildren Kiara, Annais, Billy (Brock) Gerrior, Tyler (Breanna) Gerrior; great-grandchildren Lovelle and Emmette; sisters Elva Lauchlan (John Mac Callum), son Jason Lauchlan (Missy James), Earlene (Charlie) Kehoe and their children Carly (Cobee) Mac Naughton and Charles Kehoe from Westville; aunt Blanche Fraser; uncle Earl (Shirley) Fraser along with their children Laura Staples (Matt Major) and Karen (Ryan) Stevenson from New Brunswick; sisters- and brothers-in-law Theresa (Kevin) Darroch from Marshdale; Jeanie (Edison) Stewart and Belle Bourque from Westville; as well as many nieces and nephews; numerous chosen kids and grandkids who visited her over the years, plus beloved pets Willow, Hidie, and Toasty who brought her much happiness.
Besides her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 42 years Thomas “Tommy” Bourque; aunt Marie (Allie) Halliday; uncles Lawrence Fraser; father- and mother-in-law Fred Sr. and Emma Bourque; brothers-in-law Joe Bourque, Fred Bourque, Bernie Bourque, Michael Bourque, Johnny Bourque, Jimmy Bourque; sisters-in-law Patsy Evans, Junie Bourque , Pat Bourque , Marie Bourque ; along with special puppies Tiny and Luna.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday , August 12 , 2025 in Eagles Funeral Home from 2-4 PM and again from 6-8 PM. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday , August 13 , 2025 at 2 PM in Holy Name Roman Catholic Church , Westville with Father Peter Mac Donald officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to your local SPCA.
We will miss Donna very much but will keep her memory alive in our hearts forever.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to each Doctor , Nurse , VON , Caregiver , and Glen Haven Manor Ocean Drive staff who supported mom throughout the years. Your compassion , kindness , love , and friendship will always be remembered.
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