Christopher B. Bourque of Melrose passed away suddenly April 11, 2007 at The Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was only 34 years old. Born on November 14, 1972 in Boston to Bruce A. & Lydia A. (Kinney) Bourque, Chris was raised in Melrose his whole life. He attended St. Marys Grammar School and graduated from Melrose High School, class of 1991. He received his associates Dregree for North Shore Community College and worked for Lenox-Martell Beverage Company for 10 years, NorthEast Refrigeration Transport and for 2 years as a data engineer for Building Automated Systems (BAS). Chris enjoyed playing Texas hold'em, movies, The Simpsons, Red Sox & Patriots, ice fishing at Lake Winnisquam in Tilton, NH, bonfires, skeet shooting, his cousins, friends and was a huge NASCAR fan. He was the varsity goalie for the Melrose High School hockey team under coach Jimmy Umile. He was the caring brother of Bryan A., Matthew J. & Justin A. Bourque, all of Melrose. Devoted grandson of Emily Burke of Nova Scotia. Cherished nephew of Peter Kinney of Lawrence, Cynthia Barbati & her husband John of Melrose & Yvette Drinkwater & her husband William of Wakefield. Cousin of Thomas, Ian, Allen & Brett. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, Mon. April 16th at 9AM. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Incarnation 425 Upham St. Melrose at 10AM. Family & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sun. 2-6PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Donations in Chriss memory may be made to St. Francis House 39 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116. For directions or to sign guest book, visit www.gatelyfh.com