Peter J. Bourassa

Peter J. Bourassa, age 72 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Peter was born in Ottawa, Canada, to parents Harry and Jackie Bourassa, where they raised Peter and his brother, John and his sister, Elaine. He attended a French speaking grade school and, later, St. Patrick’s, an all-boys high school. Peter went on to attend Carleton University where he majored in Engineering and played football. Peter was also an avid kayaker; as a young boy he joined the Rideau Canoe Club and spent endless hours kayaking up and down the river. His dedication paid off, earning him many awards for local and national competitions. When he got older, he joined the National Canadian Kayaking Team, competing across Canada and Europe. Nevertheless, Peter had many passions. He loved music and was in a band. His beloved Fender guitar still hangs on the wall in his home office. And, in his spare time, Peter got his pilot’s license. But, it was hard not to recognize his love for the water - he became SCUBA certified and got certified to captain a 125 foot boat. When they were children, Peter’s parents would put Peter and his brother and sister in the car and drive to Florida, on holidays. In the 1970’s, his parents purchased a condo on the intercoastal, in Tequesta. Later, they settled in a condo on Singer Island. And, in the 1980’s, Peter moved to Jupiter, FL, with both of his siblings settling nearby. From a young age, Peter apprenticed at his father’s company, Glebe Electric. This experience led him to manage an electrical company in Hull, Quebec, across the river from Ottawa. After moving to Florida, Peter enjoyed a successful career as the President and Owner of Canam Systems, an electrical contracting company he owned and ran for 35 years. He had many dedicated and loyal employees and successfully took on projects all over South Florida. Peter joined a CEO Club and was a member for many years. In 1986, Peter married Kathy and happily joined her family of two children, Justin and Liege. He became an immediate “best husband” and “best father”. Three years later, Peter and Kathy added their daughter, Jackie, to their happy family- the best addition ever! From the day Peter and Kathy married, they owned a boat. Peter’s enthusiasm for the water became his whole family’s enthusiasm! He taught them how to drive the boat, scuba dive and snorkel. Many times they crossed the ocean to the Bahamas with their kids, taking boating trips with their friends and their friend’s children. Their passion for boating would continue throughout the years- with Peter finally selling their last boat just two years ago. Last year, Peter sold his company and decided to ‘slow down the pace’. He joined Meisner Electric, in Boca Raton, where he made great new friends he enjoyed working with and enjoyed working on his projects. Peter was a dedicated and loving family man, and without question, one of the greatest loves in Peter’s life was being “Papa” to his five beautiful grandchildren. They brought him an abundance of joy and happiness. Peter lived a life packed full of hard work, accomplishment, dedication and love. He will be forever cherished and missed by his family, his friends and everyone whose lives he touched, including Kathy’s 10 siblings and their spouses and children, who so respected and loved Peter. Peter was pre-deceased by his parents; his sister, Elaine; his brother, John; and, his nephew, Andre. Peter leaves behind his loving wife, Kathy; his three children, Justin (Debbie), Liege (Michael) and Jackie (Zach); his grandchildren Jack, Lily, Abby, Hudson, and Hayes; and, his nephew James Bourassa. A Memorial Service will be celebrated for Peter on Tuesday, September 3rd, at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, in Jupiter, FL. The Visitation will be held from 4:00pm-7:00pm and the Memorial Service will be held at 6:15pm. At the family's suggestion, flowers may be ordered through Anna's Flower's at 561-746-1288.

Peter J. Bourassa

December 15, 1951 - August 27, 2024