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Bruce E. Gokey

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Ready Funeral Service, Inc. - South Chapel

261 Shelburne Road

Burlington, Vermont

Bruce Gokey Obituary

BRUCE E. GOKEY BURLINGTON - Bruce E. Gokey, 51, of Burlington, died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, N.H. He was born in Burlington on June 7, 1957, the son of George Gokey Sr. and Helen Tuchette Gokey. In his youth he loved playing baseball. He was a graduate of Burlington High School where he played football. On March 6, 1982, he married Peggy Francis. Bruce was employed as a driver for Barrett Trucking in Burlington. Bruce was an avid hunter and fisherman, which he enjoyed with his buddies, Bob Francis, D.J. Moorby, Travis, George, and Ken Gokey, John St. Peter, Troy and Bruce Francis and Dave Delbeck. He was always ready to lend a hand. He received the Neighbor of the Year Award from Mayor Peter Clavelle for his role in rescuing two families from house fires. A loving family man, he is survived by his wife Peggy Gokey of Burlington; a son Travis Gokey and partner Morgan McClure of Burlington; a daughter Jessica Gokey Martin and her husband Kelly of Essex; his mother Helen Gokey of Burlington; sisters, Elaine and David Leo of Milton, Lorrie Bowie and James of Glen Allen, Va., and Terry Gokey of Burlington; brothers, George Gokey Jr. and Lynn of Cabot, and Ken Gokey of Colchester; sisters-in-law, Connie Blondin and Allen of Burlington, and Pam Sauvageau and John of Northfield; brothers-in-law, Bobby Francis and Marilyn of Colchester, and Bruce Francis and Marcie of Colchester; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his best friend from childhood, Michael Huard of Crystal River, Fla. He was predeceased by his father George Gokey Sr. and by his mother and father-in-law, Barbara and Bob Francis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at 10 a.m., in St. Mark Roman Catholic Church with burial to follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, VT 05495. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com .

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Feb. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Gokey

25 Entries

beckie green

March 2, 2009

peggy,
I am soo sorry to hear about bruce. i just saw it on line.it has been alot of years but i have always thought of you two as the best couple and wonderful people i knew,bruce will be surely missed,may your memories and family and friends help you through this time.my prayers are with you and your family.

jim and bonnie seymour

February 22, 2009

bruce's family, jim and i just heard of bruce's passing. we were in shock to hear of it. he used to love to come to our farm when we had it in ellenburgh depot, ny . he would come every season for deer hunting while we had it. he loved it so much.our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. jim and bonnie seymour malone ny

Diane Lestage

February 9, 2009

Dear Peggy, Kenny, and family,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mandy Leo

February 7, 2009

Peggy, Travis-Morgan, Jessica-Kelly,

I still can't belive this! He was such a great father, husband, & brother anf friend to so many. He will be deeply missed. He was my favortie uncle. So many memories growing up with him and all of you. He is now in a better place and our Lord will take care of him. He is now all of our guardian angels... I love you all very much and my words can't express my sorrow. If you need anything please let me know, I love you all more then words can express. RIP Uncle Bruce, we love you.

Barrie, Josh and Rachel Brigham

February 6, 2009

Peggy, Travis and Jessie,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Bruce and your family were such great next door neighbors-- and at times helped me keep my sanity! Our thoughts and love are with you during this very difficult time.

Bonnie Conchieri

February 6, 2009

To Lorrie and family,

I was so sadden to hear of Bruce's passing and wanted to extent my deepest sympathy to you and the family.

Bonnie Draper (Conchieri) Colchester, VT

Gary Moreau

February 6, 2009

To all of Bruce's Family,
What a shock to read the paper! I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond recollections of the many year's in the new North End, playing ball in the field, etc. Be assured of my thoughts and prayers for you and your families as you work through this difficult loss. With deepest sympathy,
Gary Moreau

February 6, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that we think of you daily.
The staff at Plastics

Pam Hutchins (Lemieux)

February 5, 2009

Ken and family, I am so sorry hear of Bruce's passing, it was a real shock when mom e-mailed me and told me. It has been years since I hung out with everyone on the Avenue. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Margaret Vigneau

February 5, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Your family is in my prayers.

JULIE ASHLINE

February 5, 2009

Peggy i am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Denise Buchanan

February 5, 2009

Peggy, It's so hard to believe that this is real. I remember all your help when I had the twins. Bruce playing tickle monster with them and letting them play in the boat. They loved being at your house and seeing all of you. I promise I'll bring them by to see you. You've always been more like a big sister than an aunt, if there is anything I can do to help please let me know, I'll be around checking on you and Jessie and Travis and hopefully together we'll get through this difficult time and have our memories to share and help us celebrate Bruce's life and what he's meant to all of us. I love you.
Denise....

James Davis

February 5, 2009

Peggy and the Gokey Famly,
I am so sad to hear of Bruce's Passing.
Please know that you are All in my Thoughts and Prayers. God Bless

Laurie,Robert,Kirsten,Jason,&Justin Cummings

February 4, 2009

Peggy, Travis, & Jessica
You were our 1st friends when we moved in downstairs from you, its hard to believe its been 14 years. We've become great friends over the years and we've become more like family then neighbors especially when shortly after moving in Bruce was willing to come help my family when we had a fire. We've shared a lot and I learned a lot from you and Bruce, especially with the kids. I'll never forget him telling the kids if they didn't behave he would come down and sit on them. And the boys will never forget their big fishing buddy. If you need anything call anytime day or night. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you

Bruce, Peggy and his mom with his souvenier fire extinguiser

February 4, 2009

Bruce receiving his neighbor of the year award with Jason

February 4, 2009

Ed & Jean Companion

February 4, 2009

Peggy, So sorry to hear about Bruce . The last time I saw you two was lunch at the Puppy. Our thoughts are with you. Ed and Jean

Katherine Leahy

February 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I, like Danny, remember good times spent with you all. What wonderful neighbors we all were.

love, Katherine Poborsky Leahy

brandi (lisa lavallee) barbeau

February 4, 2009

Peggy & family, Kenny & George,

I am so deeply saddened and stunned to learn of George's passing. I have no words to offer, only prayers. "In his absence of his presence, he is everywhere."

Diane McArthur

February 4, 2009

Phil and I want to convey our sympathy to the entire Gokey family during this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We've been gone a long time from 1922 North Avenue but have many fond memories of Gokey family.

DAVID DENNIS

February 4, 2009

Peggy,
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this most difficult time.
David Dennis & Torrie Latimer

Dan Gibson

February 4, 2009

News of Bruce's passing truly saddens me. I have fond memories of our longtime next door neighbors. Of playing cowboys and Indians and baseball in the back field with the rest of the gang, block birthday parties, swinging on vines over the riverbank and frequent (daily) trips to the Derway's beach. A wonderful childhood. My condolences to Helen and all the family.
Dan

Amanda Dandridge

February 4, 2009

Peggy,Jessy,and Travis,
We are so saddened to hear about Bruce's passing,Its been a long time since last seeing him ,but i remember him as a very kind neigbor and a smiling face seeing him in the barrette truck.I know you must all be so sad.Hopes that your loving memories will help to ease the pain of your loss.our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
with love and sympathy,Amanda and Jackson Dandridge

Kathy Letourneau (Fontaine)

February 4, 2009

So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Peggy and the entire family.

Ed McGrath

February 4, 2009

Peggy, so sorry to hear of your lost. My prayers are with you, God bless.

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