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Joe Fournier Obituary

Joe was the son of the late Adrienne and Adrian Fournier of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Surviving brother Armand Roy and wife Eppie Fournier of Virginia Beach, VA, sister Claudette Sullivan and her late husband Earl Sullivan of Burlington, MA, sister Corrine Giguere and husband Robert of Woonsocket, RI, brother Paul Fournier and wife Barbara of Rockland, MA, brother David Fournier of Colorado Springs, CO, and deceased brother Renee Fournier of Cambridge, MA. Joe also leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. He was born and raised in Cambridge, MA. Joe graduated from Rindge Tech High in 1960. He attended Industrial Tech in Boston for Electronics and entered the Air Force for four years for Electronics in Top Secret Field. Joe spent many years in the Electronic field and returned to school at UMASS Boston and studied French. He also spent a year in France and returned to Cambridge upon graduation. Joe enjoyed skiing and swimming at Cape Cod beaches and loved New England seafood. Joe relocated to Colorado Springs in the early 1980's and worked for Murphy Constructors until retirement. Joe was a generous brother, uncle, cousin and friend to all. He loved flea markets, reading and motorcycle riding. He was an avid reader, gourmet cook and conversationalist. Joe kept his Catholic faith active by attending weekly mass and was a member of the Kiwanis Club for many years. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 2nd at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1830 S. Corona Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80905. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Building Fund, 1830 S. Corona Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 24, 2010.

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Bonnie Nelson

December 16, 2010

Joe,
You were the first boy that I had a crush on when I was 13 and you were my best friend after that for so many, many years. I'll never forget the fun you and Woody and Corinne and I had when we worked together at the Star Market. You were kind, generous, a free spirit and a very gentle man who was loved by everyone. I'll miss you.
R.I.P. Bonnie

Donna Gardikas

December 15, 2010

Uncle Joe,
I have so many memories. You always had an eccentric way about you -the white van with the stove pipe (we couldn't get enough of that as a kid), your UFO stories. But most of all, you went out of your way to make me feel special. I will cherish those plates you sent me from one of the many flea markets you went to. Love your niece, Donna

Claudette Sullivan

December 13, 2010

Joe My brother I will miss all those crazy talks about cooking and other things. And I also appreciated all the interesting goody packages you sent me.
Love your sister Claudette

December 13, 2010

Joe I will miss all the long crazy talks that we've had about cooking and things
Love your sister Claudette.

Lorie Brady

November 29, 2010

joe was a kind man, who always had a smile for me. He would tell me about his flowers and his cats. He will be missed by everybody at Dave Wood Bail Bonds and Advanced Bail Bonds. RIP Joe. (im feeding your cats)

Anna and Eleazar Baltier

November 26, 2010

We will miss you at 12 mass at St Joseph's also at the annual holiday party for Murphy Construction. Rest in peace.

November 25, 2010

Joe was a loquacious genius who helped our aging parents, Martin J. and Gertrude Murphy for years. He would tackle any project they had, and they had plenty. My brother Chuck loved him even though he was the only employee who would tell Chuck how to do a job, and not do it Chuck's way, but his own. It usually took longer and cost more, but, as I said, Chuck loved him for the way he helped our parents, any time of the day or night. Our whole family will miss him.
John Murphy

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