Robert “Bob” E. Bousquet,  age 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed peacefully on Sept. 21, 2019 surrounded by family.
He was born March 10, 1940 in Ware, MA son of the late Armond and Irene (St.Amand) Bousquet. Bob grew up in Ware attending Mt. Carmel School and then attending Springfield Trade School.
Bob lived a full active life, he served in the U.S. Marines. He was a singer and played lead guitar in his many bands which took him to Greenland, California and through out New England. Bob was a sheet metal worker and member of Local Union #65 for 40 yrs. In 1971, Bob bought Lakeview Lounge in Palmer, MA which he ran for over 30 years where his band “The New Horizons” played on weekends entertaining young and old. He was devoted and looked forward to holding yearly, Make-A-Wish fund raisers, raising thousands of dollars over the years which he was so happy to do. He sold Lakeview Lounge in 2006 and retired to travel around in his RV before settling down in North Port, FL. where he enjoyed relaxing in his pool before moving to Punta Gorda, FL.
Bob was a proud member of the Masons for over 25 yrs. 
In his spare time Bob enjoyed shooting pool with the guys. He loved to play cribbage and was a member of American Cribbage Congress playing and winning many tournments throughout the United States earning Master status. He was a loyal Patriots fan.
Bob was his happiest when he was spending time with his family. He especially loved the summer family reunions on Cape Cod. 
Bob will be sadly missed by his three children; Robert Bousquet and Kim of Hardwick, Diane LaBarge and her husband Bill of Ware, Armando Bousquet and his partner Candy of S. Barre; five grandchildren Jamie-Lynn (Kochanek) Horton of Killeen, TX, Trista (Tebo) Labier of Warren, MA, Brittany Bousquet of Ludlow, MA; Tyler and Sarah Bousquet of Hardwick, MA ; six great grandchildren Anthony, Myia, Emily, Hunter, Jackson, and Adam; he also leaves his two sisters Sylvia Cote of Manchester, NH,  Francine Polek and her husband John of Somers, CT; he leaves many nieces and nephews, and two cousins. Bob was godfather to Roma, Ashley and Jordan.
He was predeceased by his wife Madelyn, his son David, his brother Richard, and his sister Patricia (Bousquet) Cahoon.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Tidewell Hospice for all their kindness, loving care, and support.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at All Saints Church, 17 North St., Ware, MA at 10:00 am. Burial will take place in Mt. Carmel Cemetery following mass.