BOURDEAU: Art
Posted By On July 6, 2026 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 20 Comments
With farewells said and family by his side, Arthur Gerald Bourdeau of Goderich passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at the age of 88.
Art arrived in Goderich in 1962 with a strong work ethic and determination. He worked as a welder at Champion Road Machinery and, by 1968, had become President of Local 1863 Union. While working full-time, he built a landscaping business on evenings and weekends, eventually turning that passion into Art’s Landscaping, a business that became well known throughout the community.
Art was a lifetime member of the Goderich Lions Club, as well as a member of the Goderich Legion Branch 109, and served on the Board of the Goderich Hospital AMGH Foundation.
Art was happiest behind the wheel of his van, driving around town, hosting a fish fry, sharing a joke with friends, and spending winters golfing in Sebring, Florida.
Art was predeceased by his beloved wife, business partner, and best friend, Dorothy Bourdeau (Noble/Turner) in 2025.
He will be remembered by his family, Cherie Helfer, Anita (Earl Johnston), Max Bourdeau, and Rick Turner (Joanne). He was predeceased by Vicki Turner (2025).
Proud Papa to Lori (Noah Sommer), Jeff Straughan, Ben Turner (Emily), Becky Turner, Joe Arsenal, Shallon (Paul Nicholls), Maxwell Bourdeau (Lori), Megan Bourdeau (Tyler), Michelle Bourdeau, Trent Johnston (Irene), and Erica Johnston (Nick), and cherished great-grandfather to 19 great-grandchildren.
Art is survived by his brother Richard (Claudette) Bourdeau, sister-in-law Susan Bourdeau, and Dorothy’s siblings Marie (Don Jefferson), Shari Millian, Ed Noble (Jeanette), Wendy Noble, and Lynn Noble. He was predeceased by his parents, Hector and Anna Bourdeau; his siblings Jean (Armand Jolicoeur), Laura (Pete Mudry), Claire (Ray Cleary), Vic (Maxine), Roger, and Bill; and Dorothy’s siblings Ken, Steve, and Roger Noble.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Goderich Lions Club, Goderich Legion Branch 109 – Poppy Fund, or AMGH Foundation MRI Magnetic Moments Campaign.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 13, from 12:00–4:00 pm at the Goderich Columbus Hall, with a eulogy at 1:00 p.m.
Condolences for the family of “BOURDEAU: Art”
To all of Arts family. He will be missed. All the great nights with our poker club of which Art was a great member, were real fun times that the survivors of that club still miss. He sure loved to tell his jokes and lived in that Van of his as you seen it everywhere in town, window down, smile on his face.
An amazing person. An amazing businessman. An amazing citizen.
You made a huge positive contribution to Goderich and area and will be remembered fondly. Rest in peace Art. Condolences to the family! Barbara Desjardins and Bill Hayden
My condolences to all. Art will always be remembered for his laugh and zest for life. I know you will all miss him.
May he rest in peace. Karen Sturdy
I will miss my Uncle Art dearly. He was very family oriented, he hosted our family reunion for many, many years. We had so much fun enjoying his beautiful place. Growing up so many of us looked forward to going to the reunion to spend time with family spread out across the province that we didn’t get to see often. Thank you Uncle Art & Aunt Dorthy for all the memories. 💕
Art & I had many meals together at Harbour Hill Rest Home. We reminisced about Vic the great times we had in Florida with Cooper & at my Dad’s. Rest in Peace Art!
Since 1962 only the Best of Memories
Sending our condolences to the family! We were sorry to hear of Art’s passing. Anita and Earl we are thinking of you at this difficult time. We know how special he was to his family and friends. Great memories are treasures. From Marlene and Fred
We didn’t know Papa but we are good friends of Megan Bordeaux and Tyler. We had the pleasure of meeting more family too.
Our sincere condolences are given to all of family and friends.
Reading his story, he had a lot to offer to the town of goderich and to his family. Goderich is close to my families heart too. We are very sorry and a new angel is watching over.
Sending blessings and love.
Kelley and Bret
Anita, sorry for your loss. My condolences. Kelly
To all of Art’s family and his many, many friends: I have many great memories of working with Art. He was a kind and generous man, funny and hard working…….certainly a person that won’t be forgotten. I have so many fond memories of Art and Dorothy and of my years of working at Art’s Landscaping. Keep all the memories close to your hearts and remember all the good times. Sincerely: Val and Mike Bendig and family.
So sorry to hear of Art’s passing. He is now resting with Dorothy. RIP Art
Dear family – with sympathy to each of you –
We have special memories of Art – thanksgiving for his – Hard work and caring – to our community –
Cecelia and Don Denomme
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We enjoyed every conversation with Art, every wave from the van, and we sure appreciated his help when the hurricane struck in the 90’s. We were trying to clean up the devastation before my sister’s outdoor wedding at our place. Art arrived with large potted plants etc. to make the area look beautiful and we will be forever thankful. One of our favourite memories were his contributions to our November 5 totally British celebration one year. We all had such a great time! Art and Dorothy were truly a community spirited couple. Our condolences to all the family. Cindy and Steve Brennan
Sending to condolences to the family! He will be missed in our Lions family.
Our sincere condolences to all of Arts family. Cherish all your
wonderful memories. He will be reunited with Dorothy. May he
rest in peace.
Allan & Rosemary Beange
Our deepest condolences to all the family on your loss. Art was a wonderful person and always a pleasure to talk to both professionally and personally. He will be missed. Greg and Laury Balina
My deepest sympathies to the Bordeaux family, he was a good friend and Lion to my late husband and myself. My love to all
So sorry to hear of Art’s passing. I first met Art in 1978 working on a housing construction site in Kincardine and enjoyed a long term business relationship and friendship with Art, Dorothy, Rick and family. He was a true one of a kind. A prince of a man. I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace my friend. xxxooo
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Sending our sincere condolences to the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Art will be missed. He will be in his happy place now reunited with Dorothy.
Pat (Moore) (Johnston)