Bourassa, Peter Robert, age 52, of Roslindale MA passed away on November 15 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Manchester, NH to Emery O. and Georgette (Raymakers) Bourassa, he leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law Marc and Phyllis-Ann Bourassa of North Andover MA, two nephews, Alex and Jack Bourassa, and one niece Anayra Joy Bourassa, all of North Andover. He will be remembered with great tenderness by his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, his beloved dog Jasper, and countless friends, especially Steven Bassett. For most of his life, Peter worked in real estate development and construction in the Boston area and in Naples, Florida. His company, Kinsman Construction & Development, was named after the Kinsman Mountain Range, a tribute to his love of hiking, particularly in the White Mountains. He was a member of the “White Mountain Four Thousand Foot Club” scaling every significant peak in New Hampshire with Jasper by his side. An avid runner, he raced in numerous events, including the Mount Washington Road Race and the B.A.A. Half Marathon while fighting cancer. As a youth Peter was very active in Scouting, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Although his life was short, it was full. Peter’s wit, graciousness, and smile will be forever in our hearts.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Nov 20, from 4-8p.m. at the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA at 10:00 on Thursday November 21. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Followed by interment at Forest Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s honor to the Appalachian Mountain Club or the Arnold Arboretum.
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