Ernest was born September 1, 1927 in Ludlow, Massachusetts to the late Samuel and Louise (Bernard) Bourgeois. Ernest (Ernie, known as Spin to his childhood friends) was born and raised in Ludlow MA, attended elementary school at St. John the Baptist and graduated from Ludlow HS. He entered the Navy in 1945 to serve in WWII, stationed in Washington DC. He was awarded WWII Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. On returning to Ludlow he took what was to be a temporary job at the former Fiberloid Plant in Indian Orchard MA. That transitioned to a 40-year career at the Monsanto Chemical Co. plant at the same location
Ernest is preceded in death by brothers Leo, Edward, and Hector; sisters Irene (Ray) Blanchard, and Rita (William) Santos.
Ernest is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years Ingrid Joy Martindale, daughters Lisa (Ludlow MA, Susan (Ludlow MA) and son Robert (Springfield MA) and their mother Wanda (Szczygiel) Bourgeois (Ludlow MA), four grandchildren; Leanne, Kevin, Arianna Bourgeois, and Cassidy Gentile, great-grandchild Gabriel, niece Barbara (Jerry) Driscoll (Hagerstown MD) and nephew Ray (Laura) Blanchard (Oswego, IL). Also sisters-in-law Laurel (Stephen) Dunn (Natick MA), Liana (Tom) Monahan (Westfield MA), Melissa Martindale (Westfield MA), and nieces Christina (Alan), Seru (Newton MA), and Kara (Nick) Psathas (Franklin MA).
Memorials may be given to Humane Society of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33312. https://humanebroward.com/donate-now/ or Center for Active Aging 227 NW 2nd St Deerfield Beach FL 33441.
When Ernie retired from Monsanto in September of 1989, he bade farewell to New England winters to enjoy the warmth of Florida. As an avid sports fan (Notre Dame football, New England Patriots, Bruins hockey), he delighted in the entry to the NHL of the Florida Panthers and switched his allegiance from the Bruins to the Panthers.
Ernie will be remembered for his quiet demeanor and his subtle humor. He may have been a man of few words, but he was an astute observer of people and the human condition.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnnorth.com for the Bourgeois family.
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