David R. Bourque

WINSLOW – David R. Bourque of Winslow, 71, also known as Bugsy and Hobbit, passed on Feb.18, 2022 with his family by his side.David was born in Waterville on Nov. 13, 1950. His parents Robert Bourque and Amadine (Rancourt) Bourque predeceased them.He is survived by his wife, Jan (Karter) Bourque and sister, Linda Meiczinger, three nephews, Jeff Meiczinger and wife Karen, Terrence Meiczinger, and Todd Meiczinger, and one niece, Lesley Thompson and husband J.R., two great nieces, Charlotte and Emily, one great nephew, Will, several sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, several aunts, uncles and cousins.David attended Waterville High School and graduated in 1969. He then attended the University of Maine majoring in entomology. He worked for the railroad, Wyndotte Industries, Carlton Woolen Mills, and also volunteered at the Dept. of Entomology State of Maine. He also worked at Bug Maine-ia with the children every year. He lived in Winslow and enjoyed playing cards with his friends, collected bugs, stamps, and bottle collecting. He loved the outdoors, puttering around and cookouts. He enjoyed his family, his camp and making puzzles. He also loved his three cats, Mr. Mittens, Dolly and Lady. He would do anything for anyone of his friends and family.Mass services will be at St. Joseph Maronites Church on Front Street in Waterville on April 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will happen in the Spring 2022 and will be announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to MaineGeneral Homecare and Hospice and St. Joseph Maronites Church in Waterville, Maine.