Bertha Jennie Gouin

Bertha Jennie Gouin Longtime resident of Lebanon, CT; 82 Leominster Bertha Jennie (Marschat) Gouin, 82 years old, of Leominster, died Sunday October 12, 2008 after a long illness. Husband of 63 years, Robert F Gouin, Sr died two days prior on Oct 10th. Bertha was born in Mansfield, CT, the daughter of Joseph A Marschat and Anna Sophia Chanski. Bertha was an extremely devoted wife and mother. She loved children and worked as an Elementary School Teachers Aid. After retiring, Bertha volunteered for the Northeastern CT Chapter #147 of the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps as Secretary along with husband Robert. She loved gardening, preserving vegetables and fruits, and her bird feeder. Her earlier interests were horseback riding, skating and bowling. She is survived by daughter, Giselle Komorowski of Oakdale, CT; three sons: Robert Jr of Leominster; 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. GOUIN Calling Hours for both Bertha and Husband Robert will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15th , 9:30 10:30am at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St., Willimantic, CT (860-423-1234). The double funeral will start at 11:00am with a short service at St Josephs Church in Willimantic followed by burial at St Josephs Cemetery. Donations to any Alzheimer's support or research organization would be nice in lieu of flowers. Call Bacon Funeral Home above or Son Robert Jr., with questions. (978-840-2950). Directions are available on www.baconfh.com/directions.aspx