Mary Frances Bourgeois, 79, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 09, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on August 6, 1933, Mary was the daughter of Mitchell Valley and Mary Kavanagh Valley. After serving in the United States Marine Corp, Mary worked at Orange Memorial Hospital for 30 years. While working at the hospital she developed such close relationships with her co-workers that they were like her family. Mary was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church for 40 years and participated in their choir and St. Mary Singles’ Group.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband and is survived by her daughters, Patricia Bourgeois of Orange, Linda Bourgeois Morvant and husband, Larry of Orange; sons, James Bourgeois and wife, Jean of LaPort, Texas, Lawrence “Larry” Bourgeois and wife, Brenda of Orange, Martin Bourgeois and wife, Teresa of Lumberton; seven grandchildren; brothers, Larry Valley, Eugene Valley, Bernard Valley; and sister Carolyn Burns.
Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Morvant, Justin Morvant, James Bourgeois, Lawrence “Larry” Bourgeois, and Martin Bourgeois.
Condolences
Alexander
June 13, 2013
I’m so sorry, I wish it was something more I can do to ease the pain, but I know that Jehovah can by means of the resurrection hope. With sympathy and prayers to the family.
Julie Rodgers
June 13, 2013
I have so many wonderful memories of you Aunt Mary, I love and miss you and your laugh! May God give you all peace and strength thru this sad time. I love you Patricia, Jimmy, Larry, Martin and Miss Linda.
Susan Valley, Niece And Daughter To Her
June 13, 2013
Aunt Mary was a kind, kind person. She was a risk taker to the tune of traveling well into her late 70's as she was curious about the world. She enjoyed laughing and having fun as she saw the uncomplicated side of life, this attitude and disposition kept her young. Aunt Mary was a survivor as she knew she was worth her own self respect to maintain a driven life. I will miss you Aunt Mary, Thank-you for being You, as this was the person I loved.
Paul Cormier
June 13, 2013
Words can never really express feelings in situations like these. I didnt know aunt Mary that well but I am so glad I got to spend some time with her last summer in Breaux Bridge with Linda. If there is one thing I will always remember about aunt Mary, well it will be that MILLION dollar smile of hers. We will miss you dearly aunt Mary.
Claybar Funeral Home
June 12, 2013
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Mary Frances Bourgeois
Theresa Brand
June 12, 2013
Patricia,Sorry for your loss of your mother.She was a very loving person.I can remember when y'all bought the house across the street from us on Milam st.and her and I would sit on the porch and talk about me being pregnet and she couldn't wait to see my daughter.Heaven has one special person now to look down on you and your family.God bless.
Anno'Lene Bourgeois
June 12, 2013
Sweet Mary, You are so loved. Thank you for being a life inspiration for us all. If more people in this world could be as gentle, caring and loving, what a better place it would be. Sweet Family: May your love for your mother, and God's Grace keep you in peace, until that day when there is no more parting. I love you all, aunt AnnO'lene, and Family.
Faye Dismukes
June 12, 2013
Linda, Larry & Justin-- My deepest sympathy and sincere prayers are with you during this time of such sorrow. I pray your faith sustains and comforts you now and always. May the Perpetual Light shine upon her and may her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Love you!
Myra Bourgeois-Tinajero
June 12, 2013
My heart and love is with you Linda, Jimmy, Patricia, Larry and Martin, know how much your mom was loved, she was the best sister in law any person could ask for, she was the most loving, caring, woman I have ever known, I loved her more than words could ever express, as you say good bye always remember how much she loved each of you unconditionally..My prayers are with each of you and I love all of you very much ?
Linda Orrick
June 12, 2013
Linda, you and your family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord hold you in his arms and comfort you. Linda O
Jody Viator Bellair
June 12, 2013
I will love you for eternity Aunt Mary. God has another beautiful angel by His side.
Carolyn Burns
June 12, 2013
Sis, For all the good times, may you rest in peace. Carolyn