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Robert H. Gougeon Veteran
January 27, 2019

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Robert “Bob” Gougeon died peacefully on January 27, 2019. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 4, 1923, the son of Frank and Alice (Wight) Gougeon. He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1941 and then attended Columbia Tech University in Washington DC where he went to school day and night to complete as many classes as possible before entering the service. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1943 where he served as a flight engineer during World War II, flying in 45 missions in the 8th Air Force. He met Patricia, his wife of 54 years at the Odd Fellows Club in West Springfield when she was only 19 years old. They enjoyed a busy life, spending time going out with friends and loving to travel. However his greatest joy was his family. They had one daughter but were blessed with three grandchildren who were the love of his life. He was the most selfless man who always put his family first. To know, Robert was to love him. He was not only “Papa” to his three grandchildren but to all our friends. He leaves his wife, Patricia (Trombley), daughter Christine and her husband, George Farr of North Andover, his three grandchildren Kaelyn, Braiden and Ellisyn and his beloved grand dog, Jillian as well as several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his sister, Edna “Bubbles” Green. He promises “to save the last dance” for his beloved wife, Pat. Calling hours will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 3-6pm at Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield Street Chicopee. Last respects can be made at Grisé Funeral Home on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10:30 followed by a procession to Sacred Heart Church 395 Chestnut Street Springfield for an 11:30am Mass. Burial immediately following at Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org or mail to 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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Grisé Funeral Home
280 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
413-594-4189