Charlotte Bourgeois

Boonville- Charlotte (White) Bourgeois, 86, formerly of State Rt. 12, Town of Leyden and widow of Augustus, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since November, 2021.

She was born in Port Leyden, on August 17, 1938, a daughter of Robert L. and Mildred I. Brinkerhoff White.  She grew up in Port Leyden, graduating from Port Leyden Central School with the Class of 1956.  Charlotte was employed as a waitress at Slim’s Restaurant and at Holland’s Diner, both in Port Leyden, before many years of employment at the Buffalo Restaurant, Forestport. 

On July 9, 1956, Charlotte was united in marriage with Augustus W. “Gussy” Bourgeois at St. Martin’s Church, Port Leyden.  After their marriage the couple lived in Boonville and Poland, NY, before constructing their residence on Rt. 12 in the mid 1960’s.  Mr. Bourgeois, a long distance truck driver, and a talented musician who had played in many area bands, passed away on February 24, 2011.

Charlotte was a member of St. Martin’s Church, Port Leyden.  She found great joy in her life from raising flowers, taking care of her home, especially mowing the lawn.   During the 1950’s she played accordion for the original East Rd. Rhythm Riders Band, and she enjoyed playing the piano, crocheting, cross word puzzles, and raising gladiolas and flowers.                            

Charlotte greatly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and family.  She is survived by her children: Teresa J  Bourgeois (Wig), Port Leyden, Augustus “Mophie” (Annette) Bourgeois, Boonville, Kip (Jennifer) Bourgeois Elizabethtown, KY.  Grandchildren: Colby Post , Joshua Post, Cory Poore, Daniel  (Sarah)Bourgeois, Kristen Bourgeois (Nathan), Alex (Aleecia)Bourgeois  Great grandchildren:  Harley Post, Connor Bourgeois, Zachary Bourgeois, Valkyrie Schleicher, Killien Schleicher, Dexter Ortlieb.  Charlotte is also survived by siblings Debra Snyder, Ronald White and MaryLou Straw, and brother in-law Michael Bourgeois , many nieces and nephews.  Charlotte was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Gussy in 2011, grandson Donald Post, granddaughter Harley Mae Bourgeois, and great grandson, Roman Bourgeois.

Her Funeral will be Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Rev. Daniel Chapin, pastor of St. Martin’s Church will preside.  Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden.  Calling hours are Tuesday, from 10:30 A.M. until the funeral at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, C/O St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Biox 1000., Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101, or to Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Resident Activities Fund, 232 Academy St. Boonville, NY 13309.

For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com