John S. "Jack" Fougere, Sr., age 85, of Newport passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at Village House Nursing Home of Newport, RI. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Garrison) Fougere. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Ernest and Abbie (Shay) Fougere. Mr. Fougere served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. He was self-employed for twenty years as a lobsterman. He also worked as a lumper at Anthonys Seafood and Pariscondola. Mr. Fougere was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was an avid sports fan of college sports and the Boston Red Sox. Jack always looked forward to Sunday afternoon cookouts with family and friends, leaving them with many fond memories.He is survived by his children Deborah Owens of Saunderstown, John S. Fougere Jr. of Oxford, MA, Michael D. Fougere of Middletown, and his step-daughter, Bonnie Stevens of Newport.Jack also leaves his three grandsons, Michael S. Fougere, Jacob Fougere; and Jonathan Owens, as well as his Step Grandchildren, Craig Stevens, Lauren Stevens and great granddaughter, Lindsey Nott.Jack was the brother of the late Edward Fougere, Ernest Fougere Jr. and Mary KaneThe funeral will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the First Presbyterian Church, Broadway at Everett Street, Newport, Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park.Calling hours will be held Sunday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.Donations in his memory may be made to the Village House Nursing Home Activities Fund, 70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Additional information at
www.memorialfuneralhome.com Cemetery Details Newport Memorial Park Vaucluse Avenue Middletown, RI, Visitation DEC 27. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840
info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service DEC 28. 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church Broadway and Everett Street Newport, RI, US