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John Thomas "Tom" Bourgeois

1945-2022

John Thomas "Tom" Bourgeois

John Thomas "Tom" Bourgeois - age 76, of New Minas, passed away on July 21, 2022. Born on November 22, 1945, in Halifax, Tom grew up in Saulnierville and was very proud of his Acadian heritage. He was a son of the late Peter Bourgeois, Florence McDermott and Emily Comeau.

Tom spent most of his working life in the grocery business which moved his family around the Maritimes for many years before settling in New Minas 36 years ago. After learning he had polycystic kidney disease in his early 40's, Tom dedicated a lot of his time to volunteer work with the Kidney Foundation - Melva Walker Chapter. Tom was a strong supporter of organ donation, especially since he received the gift of life in 1993- a kidney transplant. Tom's new kidney gave him 25 years free of dialysis treatment and a new lease on life. Despite many ups and downs with his health over the years, Tom always remained positive and made the most out of life right to the end. He enjoyed hockey, 60's music, regular family game nights, crib with friends and one on one Scrabble games with his wife. Tom was very social and enjoyed having coffee with "the boys" and meeting new people. Family was everything to him.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol; daughters, Crystal (Tim) Farrell, New Minas; Melody Bourgeois (Andrew Foster), Dartmouth; siblings, Mary MacLean, Cambridge; Peter Bourgeois, Ontario; Florence (Paul) Duguay, Quebec; Marie Thimot, Dartmouth; Allier Comeau, France; Gus (Rose) Comeau, Bridgewater; Ruth (Harold) Kenney, Dartmouth; nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was predeceased by sister, Patsy Whynot; brother, Russell Mortimer and brother-in-law, Nelson Thimot.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Father Keith Billard officiating. For those unable to attend, a video webcast of the service will be available at that time. Burial will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. The family would like to thank the Valley Hospice for making Tom's final days more comfortable and peaceful; the nurses in the Dialysis Unit at the Valley Regional Hospital for taking care of him three days a week for treatment and Dr. Judith Puetz for being a caring and attentive family doctor. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or The Valley Hospice in Kentville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. For online condolences, inquiries and to view the webcast, please visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Service Date
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Service Time
11:00 a.m.
Service Location
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville

Visitation
There will be no visitation, by request.

Burial Location
Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill

Requested Charity
Kidney Foundation or Valley Hospice Foundation