Robert F. Gouin Sr.

Robert F. Gouin, Sr. Longtime resident of Lebanon, CT, WWII Veteran; 87 LEOMINSTER Robert F. Gouin, Sr., 87 years old, of Leominster, died Friday, October 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bertha (Marschat) Gouin; sister, Laurianna Schaum of Jefferson City, MO; daughter, Giselle Komorowski of Oakdale, CT; three sons, Robert Jr. of Leominster, MA, Gregory of Peachtree City, GA, and Roderick of Willimantic, CT; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; and one predeceased son, Keith who died in 1974. Robert was born in Coleraine, Quebec in 1921, the son of Marie-Anna-Rose LaCroix and Francois Xavier Gouin. He is a US Army veteran of three Pacific campaigns during WWII. He served as a tech sergeant with the 3rd Battalion, 27th infantry receiving the Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal and Purple Heart. Robert was a longtime member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, known as the CCC. As a very creative man, he designed and fabricated small machinery in the wire and cable industry for many years; he also held licenses for pipefitting and steam boiler operation. He was an avid bowler for many years; he will be deeply missed by his family. GOUIN The date and time of services has not yet been scheduled but Calling Hours will be held at Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St., Willimantic, CT, Phone (860-423-1234). The funeral will start with a short service at St. Joseph's Church in Willimantic on Wednesday or Thursday. Call Bacon Funeral Home above or Son Robert Jr., for details. (978-840-2950). Directions are available on www.baconfh.com/directions.aspx