Joan M. Goguen

Joan M. Goguen of Wilmington, formerly owned day care; 68 WILMINGTON Joan M. Goguen, age 68, of Wilmington, formerly of Cambridge, died November 8th, at Lahey Clinc Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved husband of Gerald F. Goguen. Born in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Brier) and James Perry. Mrs. Goguen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was currently working as a clerk for Wal-Mart of North Reading. She was also a longtime employee of Sweatheart Plastics Company, of Somerville, and for several years she enjoyed providing day care for many beloved children when she owned and operated Joan's Day Care from her home in Wilmington. In addition to her late parents, Joan is predeceased by her brother, James "Butch" Perry. Besides her husband, Gerald, she is survived by children, Linda Carlino and her husband, John of Tewksbury, Brenda Jackson and her husband, Blair of Salem, NH, William Driscoll of Lowell, and Brad Goguen of Wilmington. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer and Julie Carlino, Kaitelyn and Kerri Jackson, William, Robert and Alicia Driscoll. She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Jean Perry of Cambridge; and many loving nieces and nephews. GOGUEN Her funeral will be from Dello Russo Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 374 Main St., Wilmington, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Thomas Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joan's memory to the Palliative Care Fund, Lahey Clinc 41 Mall Rd. Burlington, MA 01805.