Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg
Leesburg , Virginia
Aug 5, 1940 – Jul 22, 2012
Brian Albert Goulet, 71, passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on July 22, 2012, while working on his beloved farm.
He was born August 5, 1940 in Vermont to Albert Joseph Goulet and Beatrice Nugent Goulet and was raised in Island Pond, VT. Brian graduated from Brighton High School in Island Pond, served in the US Army and, shortly after being discharged from the military, he met the love of his life, Judith Flow. Brian married Judith on July 7th in 1962; they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Vermont with family.
Brian and his wife moved from Vermont to Alexandria, Virginia where he started his career in automobile sales and quickly became the general sales manager for Koons Ford. Later he joined his father-in-law in the heating and air conditioning business. Brian became the president of M.E. Flow and expanded the business from Alexandria to Leesburg and Winchester, Virginia. Son, Scott, and daughter, Michelle, joined Brian to create a very successful business. A friend once said that Brian "walked the walk" without anyone dictating to him what he "must do." He simply "did it" by living his life and running his business in such an admiral way.
Brian was a beloved member of the communities of Leesburg, Virginia and Island Pond, Vermont. Brian was active with the Leesburg Lions Club, the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Interfaith Relief, and other charities in Virginia and Vermont. He was generous and always gave back to his community. Brian never forgot his Vermont heritage. He always wanted to be home around his family, friends, horses, dogs, and farm. He was especially proud of his grandkids and attended many of the games and events in which they participated. Brian was generous, cheerful, and funny with a charismatic personality.
Brian is survived by his wife, Judith D. Goulet, son Scott B. Goulet and his wife Teri Goulet, grandchildren Michael, Ben and Krista Goulet of Hamilton, Virginia, daughter Michelle Goulet-Swart and husband Frankie Swart, granddaughter Amanda Swart of Hamilton, sisters Bonnie Goulet Maurycy of Niskayuna, NY, Claire Goulet Barnes of Island Pond, brothers Craig and Albert Goulet of Island Pond, and Aunt Roberta Harvey of Manchester, NH.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leesburg, Virginia. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Virginia. Eulogy and reception to follow for friends and family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be sent to St. Paul's Catholic School in Barton, Vermont, Catholic Charities of Leesburg, American Legion Brighton Post 80 in Island Pond, Vermont.
I think of Brian often. A good man and then some. I remember his last words to me, "see you tomorrow". looking forward to see him on one tomorrow day.
Russell Yergin
August 12, 2025 | Charles Town, WV | Friend
Miss this fine gentleman. We're better for having known him.
Russell Yergin
July 25, 2022 | Charles Town, WV | Friend
Remembering Mr. Goulet fondly
Dorothy Reid
July 22, 2022 | Leesburg, VA
I first met Brian over twenty years ago when I was working for Washington Gas Co. Brian had known my Brothers Father in law from the Car business, and we hit it off immediately. When I serviced equipment for Wash. Gas I was required to give 3 referrences for repairs and I would give M.E. Flow of Leesburg, M.E. Flow of Alexandria and some other company that was out of business!! I was downsized from Wash. Gas and was down on my luck, going through a bad divorce, my Father passed away and...
Gary Dorman
August 08, 2012 | Hamilton, VA
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Eric Rickard
August 06, 2012 | Charles Town, WV
When I first met Brian over fifteen years ago I was amazed at his kindness and generosity. A hot water heater had failed in one of our homeless ministry family shelters on Woods Road and using the yellow pages I had called his business first looking for the quickest service and best price. He took the call and the appliance was installed that afternoon. When I asked him "how much?" on the phone he said "don't worry about it" and refused to accept payment. He has been there to help us...
Lyman Eddy
August 03, 2012 | Paeonian Springs, VA
It was such a pleasure to work with Brian when I worked for Washington Gas.
Linda Riley
August 03, 2012 | Woodbridge, VA
Brian was my "Guardian Angel" as well as the best supporter he could be of The Salvation Army. He always came to check on me to see if everything was ok and if they were he would try his best to "get my goat". He always made me laugh and meant the world to me. He will always be my "Guardian Angel" and will always be in my thoughts and in my heart! You were so blessed to have him be the head of your family and I know he is watching over everyone each and every moment. Blessings!
Judy Brittle
August 02, 2012 | Leesburg, VA
Such sad news about the tragic passing of Mr. Goulet. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Dorothy Reid
August 01, 2012 | Leesburg, VA