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ROBERT GOUGEON Obituary
Mr. Robert (Bob) Gougeon passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2025 at St. Joesph's Hospice. Bob was born on May 20, 1951 in Port Arthur to Phil and Ida Gougeon. Bob grew up in Current River and eventually moved to Ottawa to become a college professor. Bob enjoyed music, photography, art, poetry, long walks, canoeing and Canadian history, with a special interest in indigenous culture and history. He was a consummate reader of philosophical works by well-known authors. He had his own radio show, writers on radio (cabbages and kings), interviewing prominent authors of philosophical and political views. Upon retiring, he returned to Thunder Bay to be with his mother and continue his lifelong learning and teaching at Confederation College. One of Bob's favorite projects was decorating his front yard for Christmas and Halloween, which was enjoyed by his family members and neighborhood children. Bob also enjoyed his French language group participation. Bob is survived by nieces Amanda and Andrea Gougeon, close cousins Susan (Frank) Saraka, Mike (Aila) Poleck, and Judy (Jim) Warner and special friends Heather and Gordon. Bob was predeceased by his parents Ida and Phil Gougeon, and brother and sister-in-law Phil and Deb Gougeon. Bob will be genuinely missed by those who knew him. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be held at a later date. If so desired, in lieu of flowers donations to a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.
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al nalezyty
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I have know Bob since we were 8 years old playing little league in Current River on his Dad's team the Tigers. Recently we exchanged pictures of the Tigers years and could name every one of them. Moving on we played on the Lakeview football team and won championships. He was always quiet in nature however VERY competitive on the playing field....a quality instilled in all of us by his father who coached us early. I was amazed at the direction his career took him and he certainly went far. I will miss him for sure......RIP Bob remember "What you do in a practice you'll do in a game"
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