Joanne Lucille BOURGEOIS

Joanne Lucille Bourgeois, 43, of Bedford, N.H., died Dec. 13, 2005, at Elliot Hospital after a brief illness. Ms. Bourgeois was born in Manchester, Jan. 24, 1962, to Maurice and Irene (Auger) Bourgeois. She attended local schools and graduated from Manchester West High School in 1981. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for nearly 20 years, stationed in Tennessee and Portsmouth before being transferred to the Manchester Post Office several years ago. The family includes her parents of Bedford; two sisters, Diane Vincent of Meredith and Debra Ruo of Weare; her paternal grandmother, Yvonne Bourgeois of Bedford; a niece and a nephew. She was a happy, loving person and enjoyed all kinds of sports. She was an avid animal lover. She was predeceased by her only brother, David Bourgeois, in 1996.There are no calling hours. Services are private. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110.Bykowski and Young Funeral Home, Manchester, is handling arrangements.