Juliette Madeline (Taborsky) Goulet, 91, of Norfolk, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, on November 23, 1934, Juliette was the daughter of Louis Taborsky and Jeannine Fantini Villaume. In 1948, she left Vietnam and moved to France, where she attended high school and college and began her career as a bookkeeper. In 1959, she married and moved to the United States, where she devoted herself to raising her four children.
Determined to continue learning and serving others, Juliette returned to college in 1972 and earned her nursing license in 1973. She dedicated many years to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
She worked for 15 years at Marian Manor Nursing Home and spent eight years in the ICU at Morton Hospital. In 1989, she moved to Florida, where she continued her nursing career with the Visiting Nurse Association for 10 years. In 2012, she returned to Massachusetts to be closer to her children and family.
Juliette was a wonderful cook who generously shared both her recipes and her knowledge with others. She taught many family members and friends how to prepare the dishes she loved. Her kitchen was a place of warmth, laughter, and connection, where her love for others was expressed through every meal she prepared.
She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting, taking great pride in every piece she created. Each item was crafted with care, love, and attention to detail. Juliette found immense joy in sharing these handmade gifts with her family and the many friends she met throughout her life.
An active member of her community, she enjoyed attending the senior center and spending time with friends. She loved playing games, especially Yahtzee and Mah Jongg, activities that brought her both companionship and enjoyment.
Her flower garden was another source of great happiness. She loved sitting outdoors, watching her roses bloom and the birds gather to feed and bathe in the birdbath. She found peace in the simple pleasures of nature and took great joy in seeing her garden flourish.
Above all else, Juliette treasured time spent with family and friends. Whether through a home-cooked meal, a handmade gift, or a simple act of kindness, she had a remarkable ability to make everyone around her feel loved and valued.
She is survived by her children, Carlotta (Goulet) Kenney and her fiancé, Russell Governo, of North Dighton, Massachusetts; Claude Goulet and his wife, Denise, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and Maurice Goulet and his wife, Donna, of Franklin, Massachusetts.
She is also survived by her brother, Roger Taborsky of Houston, Texas; her 7 grandchildren, Jason, Tyler, Samantha, Nicole, Sarah, Peter, and Daya; and her 6 great-grandchildren, Cole, Wesley, Theo, Max, Cooper, and Sophia.
She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews around the globe.
A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Juliette touched countless lives with her compassion, generosity, and unwavering love. Her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 27 in St. Jude’s Church, Norfolk at 10:00a.m.
Burial will be private.
Calling hours will be on Monday, October 26 from 4-7 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin.
Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Church, PO Box 305, Norfolk,MA 02056