Holland L. Bourque, 82, of Peabody, died Thursday morning, October 27, 2011 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Grand (Ackerman) Bourque, with whom he shared thirty-three years of marriage.
Born in Boston on Dec. 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Frederick and Marguerite (Webber) Bourque. He was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1946. He went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Bourque was a police officer for the City of Lynn for many years. He was the recipient of several commendations for his service and was the first recipient of the policemen’s Medal of Honor in 1963.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Holly Durkee and her husband Richard of Danvers, Pamela Neves and her husband Dwight of Norwell, Christopher Bourque of Peabody, William Hornblower of Danvers, Brian Hornblower and his wife Kim of Maine, David Hornblower of Littleton, Dana Hornblower of Connecticut, Steven Hornblower and his wife Nadine of Maine, and Scott Hornblower and his wife Ann of Kentucky, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sue-Ellen Gill and a brother, Frederick Bourque, Jr.
As requested, funeral services are private and there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.