“Dear Neil, Words are not strong enough to express my deep worry to you and Louise' family. I have just read the announcement about Louise. It has...Read More » ”
1 of 56 | Posted by: DJENEBA TRAORE - BAMAKO

“Dear Neil and family, I read the obituary back in November and wondered if this was the same Louise that I had known while we were both graduate...Read More » ”
2 of 56 | Posted by: Rita Davis - Bryn Mawr, PA

“I just received the Syracuse University Magzine (May 2010) where they listed Louise's passing. Although I have seen Louise since 1971, I nonetheless...Read More » ”
3 of 56 | Posted by: Steve Rodick - Waimea, HI

“Dear Neil and the rest of Louise's family, I was greatly saddened to hear of Louise's passing. Such a great loss -- her animation, vibrant...Read More » ”
4 of 56 | Posted by: Kay Payant - Marquette, MI

“Neil and Family, We will always hold our fondest memories of our dearest friend Louise and cherish all the times we had spent together in...Read More » ”
5 of 56 | Posted by: David and Jacqui gasowski - NY

“With the passing of Louise the world has lost a messenger of peace and hope. She will be greatly missed. We feel privileged to have know her as a...Read More » ”
6 of 56 | Posted by: Don and Marry Snitgen - Au Train, MI

“Louise with your passing the global light has diminished. We are sure your spirit will continue burning bright in Africa. ”
7 of 56 | Posted by: Todd & Jody - Ann Arbor, MI

“Dear Neil and Family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Louise. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and especially for...Read More » ”
8 of 56 | Posted by: Jane Milkie - Marquette, MI

“My deepest sympathies to Dr. Bourgault's family. I was a former broadcasting student of hers at NMU from 1983-1987 and have many good memories of her...Read More » ”
9 of 56 | Posted by: Patricia Leonardi - Madison, WI

“Dear Aunt Rosa and Family, I am so happy that I had a chance to visit with you and Louise over the summer. We had a lovely time catching up...Read More » ”
10 of 56 | Posted by: Paulette Reynolds - RI

“To the Bourgault-Cumberlidge Family It is with great sorrow we read about Louise's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. I'll...Read More » ”
11 of 56 | Posted by: Chet & Janice Browning - RI

“Dear Louise and Neil - We were so much looking forward to your imminent visit of our new home in Brookline, and now instead we are coming back to...Read More » ”
12 of 56 | Posted by: Chris & Licia - Brookline, MA

“To Neil and Members of Louise's family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Louise was not only an outstanding teacher and scholar, she was a...Read More » ”
13 of 56 | Posted by: Susan Koch - Marquette, MI

“I first met Louise when I was a student in the theatre department at NMU. She never forgot me and I never forgoot her. : ) Over the years I was...Read More » ”
14 of 56 | Posted by: Bobby Glenn Borwn - Marquette, MI

“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family,Jeanne and with Louise's as well. We didn't know her personally but reading her obituary know she was a...Read More » ”
15 of 56 | Posted by: anthony & Donna DiIorio - Hope, RI

“I miss you, Dr. Bourgault. I miss our after-class discussions about politics and world order. It was refreshing to have a professor who cared as much...Read More » ”
16 of 56 | Posted by: Jaclyn Calamaro - Marquette, MI

“To Neil and Family, My condolences to the entire family. Louise is an inspiration to me and many others. Her impact has been immense and will...Read More » ”
17 of 56 | Posted by: Nikke Nason - Marquette, MI

“Oh Rusty, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of Louise these last few days has brought back so many memories. Sitting in your Mom's kitchen, round...Read More » ”
18 of 56 | Posted by: Elaine Gourd Saenko - FL

“Dr. Bourgault changed my life, inpired me to be and do more, and broaden my horizons. I am so thankful to have had a mentor like her. What an amazing...Read More » ”
19 of 56 | Posted by: Erin Nigl - Gangneung

“My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I remember visiting the Bourgault residence in RI many times in my youth and remember the warm...Read More » ”
20 of 56 | Posted by: Pauline Belanger MacDonald - RI

“I will always remember Louise as my sister Becky's best friend. She visited me once when I lived in Wisconsin and Becky was visiting, and Louise was...Read More » ”
21 of 56 | Posted by: Chrissy Matone - E Greenwich, RI

“To the family of the Louise Bourgault, My sincerest condolences on your tragic loss-my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful...Read More » ”
22 of 56 | Posted by: Ann Dupre - RI

“My deepest sympathies to you all. What an incredible loss to you and all she served. It is amazing that the little girl I knew so long ago grew up to...Read More » ”
23 of 56 | Posted by: Pat Kennedy Lenihan - RI

“I had the honor of taking classes with Louise. Class was always interesting. She was very passionate about the subjects that she taught and I am...Read More » ”
24 of 56 | Posted by: Christopher Gromala - Peshtigo, WI

“Neil- My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Louise. I am out of town so can't be with you on the 20th, but my thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
25 of 56 | Posted by: Veronica Varney - Marquette, MI

“We will all miss you, Louise. Thank you for all the good you have done in the world, and thank you for touching my life, dear friend. Neil, my...Read More » ”
26 of 56 | Posted by: Beverly Matherne - MI

“It is hard to imagine the CAPS department without Dr. Bourgault! She truly inspired me and showed me how important it is to balance the broadcast...Read More » ”
27 of 56 | Posted by: Tammy Johnson - Marquette, MI

“My cousin Louise was always a marvel to us growing up--the places she was going, the things that she was accomplishing were just amazing. And I see...Read More » ”
28 of 56 | Posted by: Fred Joyal - Manhattan Beach, CA

“I took several of Dr. Bourgault's courses while I was a student in the Communication and Performance Studies Department at NMU. I also had the...Read More » ”
29 of 56 | Posted by: Airen Campbell-Olszewski - MI

“I know Louise through Simten. I am certain that she will continue with her guidance and activism, merged with intellectual curiosity, for the...Read More » ”
30 of 56 | Posted by: Zuhal Yesilyurt-Gunduz

“As the Department of Political Science and International Relations members (Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey) we are deeply saddened by Dr....Read More » ”
31 of 56 | Posted by: Department of Political Science and International Relations, Bas

“I will always remember Louise as a vibrant individual who was always concerned with the University, its programs and students. She was a vital part...Read More » ”
32 of 56 | Posted by: Russell Magnaghi - Marquette, MI

“I will always be grateful for all that Louise did to help me get through my student teaching experience in England the fall semester of 1990. She...Read More » ”
33 of 56 | Posted by: Bryant Varney - Marquette, MI

“Hi Neil, I have many fond memories of Louise. She will be dearly missed. I know she touched the lives of many people and I for one was lucky to...Read More » ”
34 of 56 | Posted by: Gary Schuller - Denver, CO

“When I was an undergrad, a friend, who knew that I was doing research with Dr. Bourgault and thought so highly of her, mentioned that she often saw...Read More » ”
35 of 56 | Posted by: Alison Crockett - Marquette, MI

“With so many wonderful memories of the privilege of spending time with Louise, it's hard to pick just one - they all stand out. One of the most...Read More » ”
36 of 56 | Posted by: Isabel Francis - Ann Arbor, MI

“Deepest sympathies from the Schuller family. ”
37 of 56 | Posted by: Billie Schuller - Marquette, MI

“To the Riley and Bourgault families: My deepest sympathies during this deeply sorrowful time. Reading Louise's biography makes one realize that she...Read More » ”
38 of 56 | Posted by: Jeff Lema - Providence, RI

“I have lost a truly compassionate and caring friend. Louise made a huge difference in my professional life by serving as one of my mentors at NMU...Read More » ”
39 of 56 | Posted by: Emmanuel Awuah - Syracuse, NY

“Neil: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Louise. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Janis Book, formerly worked in Academic Affairs;...Read More » ”
40 of 56 | Posted by: Janis Book - Marquette, MI

“What a loss for all of us, the university and the Marquette community! Thank you, Louise, for caring about the Oasis Gallery amidst all your other...Read More » ”
41 of 56 | Posted by: Christine Saari - Marquette,, MI

“Louise is greatly missed and her spirit will be kept alive by all those that she touched during her very brief life. ”
42 of 56 | Posted by: Leslie E. Cory - Marquette, MI

“I am so saddened to hear that Louise has passed. She was a great person and her absence will be noticed. My condolences go out to all of her family...Read More » ”
43 of 56 | Posted by: Holly Getts - Ishpeming, MI

“Louise was an amazingly productive force at Northern Michigan University where I was fortunate to be her colleague. A huge emptiness will be felt at...Read More » ”
44 of 56 | Posted by: Dr. Michael Loukinen - Marquette, MI

“My Aunt Louise lived beyond herself each and every day. Hers was an insatiable joie de vie. Although it is truly impossible to imagine life without...Read More » ”
45 of 56 | Posted by: Caitlin Riley - Washington, DC

“I recite a verse from the Qoran which I had shared with my friend, Louise, at one of our many memorable conversations. "We are all from God, and to...Read More » ”
46 of 56 | Posted by: mohey mowafy - Marquette, MI

“Louise and Neil have been part of my life in Marquette for longer than i can remember, and her premature departure is a real loss to all of us who...Read More » ”
47 of 56 | Posted by: toby rose - marquette, MI

“Louise was one of my favorite colleagues at NMU. She was always kind, supportive of others, insightful in her comments, and just plain nice to be...Read More » ”
48 of 56 | Posted by: Suzanne Standerford - Marquette, MI

“Louise's death is devastating. She lived her ideals to the hilt and made such a mark in West Africa, a place close to our hearts. The university and...Read More » ”
49 of 56 | Posted by: Stephen Hirst - Flagstaff, AZ

“I send my deep condolences. I admired Louise very much. She was a true inspiration to all of us who were at NMU. She will be remembered by all she...Read More » ”
50 of 56 | Posted by: Lois Hirst - Flagstaff, AZ

“Louise was special. She had spunk, a positive, "can do" attitude, and she really, really cared, and she never stopped pushing to make things better,...Read More » ”
51 of 56 | Posted by: Fred Joyal - Marquette, MI

“Dear Aunt Louise - I have always been envious of your zeal for living and how you had a special gift for being able to enjoy each day to the...Read More » ”
52 of 56 | Posted by: Michaela Demarest - Baltimore, MD

“Jim and I are saddened at this sudden loss of a very prolific and creative woman. Louise contributed in so many different aspects to the university...Read More » ”
53 of 56 | Posted by: Jim & Beth Casady-Cantrill - MI

“To the Bourgault Family: Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Louise. Brian and Jackie ”
54 of 56 | Posted by: Brian and Jackie (Coutu) Harbour - RI

“My dear friend, My last letter did not reach to you in this world; I know that it and this and the following letters will reach in this new stage of...Read More » ”
55 of 56 | Posted by: Simten Cosar

“Farewell to a very classy lady, one whose work will live on. ”
56 of 56 | Posted by: Dr. Ross Marlay - AR