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Marie Theresa Goguen CHESAPEAKE - Marie Theresa Goguen, 66, passed away April 3, 2010. She was the loving wife of Donald P. Goguen of 43 years. Born in Gardner, Mass., on March 14, 1944, she was the daughter of Rosaire and Mary Holman Ouelette. She was an outstanding military spouse and homemaker raising four children: daughters, Rhonda Passwell of West Warwick, R.I., Jan Goguen of Coventry, R.I., Jean Goguen of Portsmouth, and a son, Keith Goguen of Portsmouth, who survive her. She is also survived by a brother, Vernon Ouelette and his wife Anne of Gardner, Mass.; brother-in-law, Richard Goguen and his wife Christen of Ashburnham, Mass.; brother-in-law, Bruce Goguen of Westminster, Mass.; and a sister-in-law, Betty and her husband Frank Bobbins of Westminster; seven grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A gravesite ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Graham Funeral Home will be caring for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Chesapeake Fire Department. Please light a candle and leave a note to the family in the "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 7, 2010.

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Marie Theresa Goguen

April 7, 2010

Rhea Anderson

April 7, 2010

Dear Uncle Don & Family:
I have nothing but the fondest memories of Aunt Marie. Growing up she was the coolest Aunt, the most fun to be around!!!! No words of comfort will take away the pain and loss you are all feeling right now.
Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Love you all Rhea Ouellette-Anderson and Family

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