Patrick V. Bourque
December 30, 1959 ~ July 19, 2022
Resided in:
Sanford, Maine
Patrick V Bourque Jr, 62, of Springvale, passed away at his residence on July 19, 2022. Patrick’s life journey ended as a result of a 3 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Sanford on Dec. 30, 1959, the son of Patrick and Pauline (Dion) Bourque.
Patrick began his career, working with, and advocating for, persons with disabilities, at the ripe old age of 12 until he retired at the end of 2021. His career including working at Waban, PARCA and DHHS. Throughout the years he was proud to work as a volunteer for a gay paper in Portland, the Tom Andrews political campaign and Waban fundraisers.
Patrick’s greatest passion in life was his true love and partner in crime for over 34 1/2 years, Michael Haley. They were inseparable from the moment they met on Dec. 12, 1987. On May 23, 2013, when gay marriage was legalized at the federal level, they were married. Being around family and friends was very important to him.
Not that he was a lush or anything but he was a member of the Sanford Elks lodge #1470, Amvets Post #3, Wolves Club and Springvale Social Club. He loved to be around people and make everyone laugh, and sometimes shock people, with his humor and quick wit.
He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his husband, his dog Tucker, his sisters Brenda and her husband Bob Moors, Anita and her husband Mike Adams, step-mother Alberta Bourque, step-brother Jerry Fletcher, step-sister Denise Haynes and her husband Gordon as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Patrick’s Life on Saturday, July 23rd at 11AM at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. Following all are invited to the Sanford Elk’s Lodge as the family continues to celebrate his life.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
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I am heartbroken to learn of Pat’s death. We had so much fun at Camp Waban and beyond. Too many memories to share if a wonderful man who deserved more than a mere 62 years on this planet. Michael, you were such a great spouse and the light of Pat’s life. My deepest sympathy to your family. Good night Camper💔
RIP Patrick! You will be greatly missed!
He was always friendly and so eager to help! When I first started working with him at DHHS he was my mentor and taught me how to be a good case manager. My condolences are with you and your family Mike! RIP Patrick! You will be greatly missed!
Our sincere condolences Mike. Your in our thoughts and Prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all of you. Carol Murray
I met Patrick at UMF as a fellow student many years ago. We were friends and colleagues. He recruited me to work at Waban and we had many fun summers at camp. Patrick was a dedicated, intelligent, hard working, caring, and funny person.
I remember one summer after an end of season party waking up at the family camp and having coffee with Pat. It was just the two of us. Pat told me how sad he was because he had no one special in his life and thought he would never find anyone. I then proceeded to tell him all the wonderful things about himself and that he would find someone, he just had to be patient. He obviously went on a few years later and found the love of his life.
We both shed a few tears and then laughed at each other teasing each other about who had the prettiest eyes. We both have lovely green eyes. I told Pat I thought he won out on that one. He agreed.🤣 Rest in peace my friend, and soar with the other angels.
We love you uncle Pat, you will be missed ❤️
RIP Pat 🌈🌹❣️💫. Thank you for the kind, funny, & loving ways about you with my family & myself, as well as being one of the strongest Advocates for Equality and serving others 🏳️🌈 My deepest sympathies to your husband Mike, sisters Anita, Brenda and all your families ❣️💐
Thinking of you Patrick as you transition to your next journey. God be with you always. Love cousin Diane Dion Meepradit+ husband Kennedy
Mike, Tammie and I are very sad and are thinking of you. It goes without saying that we will help your and Pats family anyway we can. He will be missed but will be looking down on us from heaven with a glass of wine his hand!
My thoughts and prayers are out to Mike and my cousins Brenda and Anita and familys… he will truely miss his sense of humor. Love to all your cousin… Jeanne
Mike and Family,
Ann & I are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I have many great memories (the Buick especially, Sand Pond camp) of Pat from high school and earlier…he was quite the character and made us laugh all the time. Later in life I always enjoyed seeing you guys around town, and it was nice to catch up. He will be missed. Jim & Ann Lapierre
Pat was the most amazing man. He made me laugh so many times. I am so gonna miss him.
Hugs to you Mike ❤️
Mike, Neil and I are so very sorry for your loss. Patrick was such an amazing person and friend and he will be missed so much!
Uncle Pat,
I am so blessed to have inherited yours and memere’s love and talent for helping others. I am extremely lucky to have had you growing up. You taught me alot about love, and being unapologetically me. I have never felt judgement as I stumbled along my teen/ young adult years. I will miss you but more importantly we will remember all the good of you!!
Love you
My sincere condolences to Mike and Family. I met Pat and Mike in Belmont where Pat and I worked together. I really admired Pat and Mikes relationship, they loved and respected each other so much! I have so many memories of us having an amazing time. Love, Norma 🙏🙏❤️❤️
RIP Pat Heaven a gained another angel
I wish we would have been closer! I really missed you and Mike. You guys were amazing friends and I love you!!
Pat loved working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and had a heart of gold!
Anyone that met Pat immediately loved being around him. Such a loving friend
Met Patrick in Belmont, Ca where we worked together!! Pat loved working with DD population.
Mike and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Sincerely and Love, Ricky & Rachel (Collette) Burbank
My sincere condolences to Mike, Pat’s sisters Anita and Brenda, and all of his loved ones. I met Pat and Mike when they lived in San Francisco and we had so many fun adventures. I always admired Pat’s dedication to his work, he spent his career in service to helping others. I also admired his devotion to his husband, Mike, of 34 plus years. Gone too soon, Rest In Peace my dear Patrick, you are missed but our memories of you will always bring us joy. Rhonda
Always treasure you days together for this will make the memories that you will cherish forever. ❤️
You’ll be greatly missed. Thanks for all the laughs. ❤️