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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BOURRIE, Peter Lawrence Joseph - died Sunday, May 8, 2011 after a lengthy battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. He was 75 years old, (June 14, 1935 - May 8, 2011). Pete is survived by his wife of 53 years, Florence Gladys Bourrie (nee Bold), sons Vincent Bourrie, Sean Bourrie and daughter-in-law Sheri, Chris Bourrie (deceased), and daughters Catherine Miller and son-in-law Perry Miller, Yvette Hunt and son-in-law James David Hunt Jr. Grandchildren Keremy Dry and husband Scott, Mindy Bourrie, Mitch Bourrie, Chantel Miller-Bourrie, Benjamin Bourrie and Ian Bourrie. As well as great grandchildren Logan and Reese. He is survived by his sister MaryAnn Belfry and his brother-in-law Brian Belfry, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends all of whom he cherished. Pete was also pre-deceased by his parents, Bill and Katherine, and his brothers Paul and Mike. Pete was born and raised in Midland, Ontario but left as a teen to find his fortune. He joined, and is a Veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy and was serving in Esquimalt when he met his wife Gladys who was with the Air Force. They both transferred to Halifax and were married there. Pete later moved to Manitoba and worked as a Court Reporter in Portage La Prairie, raising his family until he retired to Victoria. He was a strong community minded member of the School Board in Portage for several years and left behind many friends there when they retired to Victoria. He became a member of Uplands Golf Course and, as only he could, made a number of new friends there. Pete spent many wonderful days on the golf course chasing an elusive hole-in-one. The family joins him in expressing thanks and gratitude to all that supported him through his health battle and to all the friends too numerous to list who kept him in their prayers. For any who are inclined Pete asked that a contribution be made to the Canadian Lung Association, the Kidney Foundation of Canada or a charity of their choice in lieu of flowers. (The Portage la Prairie Graphic Leader 12 May 2011)
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