He was born in Augusta on Jan. 10, 1980, son of Peter and Susan G. (Laliberte) Gosselin.
Mr. Gosselin was a graduate of Cony High School, class of 1998. He attended Kennebec Valley Community College and graduated from the line worker technology program.
He worked for a period of time as a line worker for On Target Utility Services, and most recently had been employed by Porter Drywall.
Mr. Gosselin was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Little Peter had a passion for life and enjoyed the outdoors, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and tinkering with cars, and had a knack for fixing things. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, taxidermist and fly-tier and had many stories to tell of his adventures. Little Peter had the ability to put a smile on anybody's face just by his presence and personality. When anyone needed a hand, he was always there to help and gladly shared whatever he owned with his extended family and friends.
He always enjoyed family gatherings and especially spending time at his favorite place, Moosehead Lake. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Mr. Gosselin was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Laurier F. and Joan (Campeau) Gosselin; his grandfather,Conrad Laliberte; an uncle, Michael Gosselin; and a cousin, Scot Laliberte.
He is survived by his parents, Peter and Susan G. (Laliberte) Gosselin, of Sidney; his brother, Ryan Gosselin and his wife, Sara, and his very special niece, Ally Gosselin, all of Sidney; maternal grandparents Larry and Florence (Robichaud) Lahaye, of Augusta; several aunts and uncles; his beloved dog, Brookie; and special influences in his life, June, Zeke, Shon and Chad Theriault, Shawn Gosselin, Billy Laliberte, Rita Bilodeau and Jeff Laliberte.
Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Avenue, Augusta. Spring burial will be held.
Those who desire may make donations in Peter's name to: Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330.
Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home Web site at www.plummerfh.com.
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January 26, 2010
Dear Sue,
I am so so sorry that you are going through this. When we have our children and hold them in our arms as little babies, we have all the hopes and dreams of the world for them. If we are lucky, they grow up and become wonderful people. I did not know your son Peter, but from what I have read about him it sounds like he touched many people. Words cannot console you I am sure, so I hope that the memories of him and how great he was will help you.
From an old school friend, Debora Caret Hillier
January 14, 2010
I feel so sad right now. Such a tragic loss which only the power of God's love can help us get through. I fondly remember Peter as a young boy in my second grade classroom. I remember him as a cheerful, energetic, attractive child raised in a very caring family. My prayers and condolences go out to all of the members of Peter's family.
Sincerely, Martha Morrill
jessica vigue
January 13, 2010
Sue, Peter, Ryan, Sarah and family,
This has been so hard to deal with. I loved Pete like a brother. When I think of Pete I just have to laugh. When ever Pete and I were together at a party yrs ago by the end of the night we would jokingly wrestle and I would always make sure he didnt treat me like a girl(and he didnt)neither one of us would give up til the both of us couldnt breath anymore. He also made sure that where ever we were if Matt was not there to keep a eye on me Pete made sure he was. We would hang out all night long together and laugh. Matt never had to worry about me has long has Pete was there. I can go on all day with all the great memories I have with Pete. Im going to miss him a great deal. If you guys need anything please call me anytime. Im here for all of you. Love you all
Pam and Troy Genest
January 13, 2010
Peter & Sue,
So sorry of your loss, it is truly every parents worse nightmare to out live our children.
Know he is in a special place watching over you every moment.
I feel speechless - for no words could possibly make it any easier or less painful for all of you.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Josh & Tarsha Sack
January 13, 2010
Peter & Sue:
No words can express the sadness we feel for you loss. Pete touched my family with many special memories that we will all cherish forever he was a GREAT friend with such a CARING & LOVING soul. He will be missed greatly.
January 13, 2010
Pete and Sue and family, my heart aches to think of the sadness and pain you guys have...I'm sorry....
Chris Albee
chris albee
January 13, 2010
Pete and Sue and family, my heart aches to think of the sadness and pain you guys have...I'm sorry....
Chris Albee
Jessie and Howie Towle
January 12, 2010
Pete, Sue, and Ryan, The pain of losing a child is a pain like no other. Little Peter could always make me smile, he would always wave every time I passed him on the road. Such a great guy. He was so loved by so many. My thoughts are with you all during this hard time.
January 12, 2010
Rejean and I were so saddened by this horiffic news. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rejean & Lyne Caron
Kip & Amber Bragg
January 12, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you & your family. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to know Pete, he was a great guy w/ a wonderful smile! Kip will always the best memories of the old hockey days w/ Pete. Those memories will last forever.. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.. God bless you...
kaci lovell
January 12, 2010
i dont know if any of you remember me, but my name is kaci lovell, and i know what its like to lose a loved one at such and early age. i lost my brother in april of 07. it was and still is the hardest thing i have had to go through in my life. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. now my brother has someone else with him to keep him company. at least they are out of harms way. and are in a better place. im not gonna say it will get better, or any of that stuff, cuz then i would be lyin. all i can say is time heals all wounds and it makes it a lil easier to deal with. but the pain is always there. but they know we are wishin they were here with us. and they can see everything that goes on from this point on in our lives. whether it be good or bad
Linda Arbour
January 12, 2010
Sue, Peter and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I pray that God will give you strength during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Samantha Gay (Davis)
January 12, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Adam, Shannon & Brenden Stoddard
January 12, 2010
Big Pete, Sue, & Ryan,
We do not even know where to being to say how sorry we are for your loss. As a son/brother/friend he was an amazing person inside and out. He was one to take it to the limit. We will miss his laugh and good times. He will always have a special place in our hearts. Your family has always been so inviting. We see a lot of Pete in all of you. We are blessed to have been a part of his life and we are glad to share our memories of him. Thank you for letting us spend time with your family to rejoice the old times. We will miss him
Don Chimera
January 12, 2010
Sue, Peter and Ryan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your good memories of happy times and laughter sustain you all and may God lift you up and hold you during the hard times.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Don Chimera
Bob & Lisa Caron
January 11, 2010
Sue & Family,
Our hearts go out to you and your entire family at this most difficult time. You are all in our daily thoughts and prayers. Know that as each day passes the pain you feel will heal and the love you have for Little Pete will be there as strong as always.
Sherry Gagne
January 11, 2010
Pete, Sue, Ryan and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories of him bring you strength and comfort. I am unable to attend the funeral, but my heart and thoughts will be with you all.
Cindy Stafford
January 11, 2010
Pete, Sue and Ryan
I know that no words can ease the pain you are feeling at this time. Little Peter was so full of life and God must have needed a special angel. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you all
January 11, 2010
Pete and Sue,
We are so sorry about Little Pete. Know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time and friends will hold you up when you need it the most.
Tim and Elizabeth Nevins
January 11, 2010
Sue, Peter and Ryan:
So sorry to hear of Little Pete's passing. We ache for the loss you all must feel.
With most sincere condolences,
Louise and Bill Bean
January 11, 2010
So sorry for your loss! my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.
Robin Dobbins and family
Rachel Strout
January 11, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing.. Pete was a riot and a friend to anyone who knew him. He and his laugh will be missed..
Kim & Roger Arbour
January 11, 2010
Sue & Peter ~
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time.
Becky Dostie
January 11, 2010
My thoughts are with all of you. I enjoyed every adventure we ever went on together. The memories will last forever. I love you all very much!
Sue and Hod Wing
January 11, 2010
Sue, Peter and Ryan,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and courage at this time.
January 11, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to Sue, Peter, Ryan, Shawn, Debbie, the Gosselin and Laliberte family. So very sorry to hear about little Pete.
Sincerely,
Hazen Stover
Denise O'Brien
January 11, 2010
Sue and Pete and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you all and be with you in your time of need.
Wally& Connie Humphrey
January 11, 2010
Pete,Sue,Ryan and Sarah We are so sorry for your loss. We only knew Lil.Pete for a short time. But when we needed help to catch a skunk he was the first one there to help, But he was the first to laugh when I got sprayed. Our prayers go out to you.If you need anything Please ask. Truely, Wally and Connie Humphrey
Micah Kanaris
January 10, 2010
To the entire Gosselin family: So sorry to hear about Pete, just know I am thinking of you all at this time, along with many other people.
Denise Henderson
January 10, 2010
Peter and Sue,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sad to hear of the loss of Little Peter. May your hearts be strengthened by all the beautiful memories you had of him.
God Bless,
Love
Denise Henderson
Terri Bilodeau
January 10, 2010
Sue and Peter,
We were saddened to hear about the loss of your son. We will keep you in our prayers so God can give you strength.
Terri and Dan Bilodeau
Mark, Aimee & Family Bigelow
January 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Linda&Willie Veilleux
January 10, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 10, 2010
Sue, Peter, and Ryan,
Pete was a wonderful person who could always put a smile on your face. We will miss him terribly, but his memory will live on in our hearts. No words can ease your pain, but we will be there to support you in the weeks and months to come.
Love, Eddie and Meghan
Bruno, Lori & Jennifer Leclerc
January 10, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Joe & Rose Dumas (former Eastside Bait)
January 10, 2010
To the Gosselin family: What can anyone say at a time like this? Its such a shame....Our condolences to you all..
John& Deb Sucy Outdoor Maintenance Co
January 9, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your son,What a great guy he was,He worked for us for a few winters and we sure did want him back this year.
He and Brookie plowed snow for us in the past and we called him G-spot.Are thoughts are with you all.
Brandon Arbour
January 9, 2010
Its been a long time since I'd seen little Pete, but surely I wont forget the memories as children on the hill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Albert
January 9, 2010
You raised an incredible young man. May you always remember Pete's boyish charm and contagious smile. He was always the type to make you wonder what he was up to next. God love him!
David LaVallee
January 9, 2010
Peter and Susan,
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of your son. Please know my thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Sincerely, David LaVallee, Alpharetta, GA
Jan Bielau-Nivus
January 9, 2010
Peter, Sue, Ryan and Sara:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Clyde Dyar
January 9, 2010
My condolences Peter to you and the family. There is darkness before light but there is always light.
Clyde
Jill Colomy
January 8, 2010
Sue,Peter and Ryan, I"am so sorry to hear of your loss. He is a wonderful young man. Yes, he is very special to Shawn Gosselin. He is in God's hand and is safe!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lisa Gray
January 8, 2010
Peter & Sue,
I am so, so sorry to hear about this. I just cannot image what you're going through right now. Just know that my heart and prayers are with you and the family. I can't make it to Maine, but I'll be there in spirit.
Tim Brown
January 8, 2010
Little Pete was a great friend an unbelivable person, Gossy had a way to always bring a smile to your face. We had so many awesome times together and my heart goes out to big Pete, Sue and Ryan. He will be in my thoughts every day. little Jiggin jackson.
April Taylor
January 8, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about your loss the whole family are in our prayers and thoughts. It is truely harder to loose someone so quickly. God Bless the whole family.
~ Magic Years ~
Linda Bigelow
January 8, 2010
Peter, Sue & Ryan, there are no words that can help the pain that you are all feeling and there is nothing like loosing a child. Little Peter was a great kid. My mom will be watching for him. May the thoughts and prayers of others help you out in this trying time. You are all thought of often.
C Henderson
January 8, 2010
Sue, Peter and Ryan,
Our family sends you our condolences and our heart felt wishes that God gives you all the strength that you need to endure the tragic loss of lil Peter. May God Bless you all...Sincerely Sorry, Charlene (Snookums) Henderson and Family
Jim & June Albert
January 8, 2010
Pete and family, so sorry to hear about your son. Our sons knew each other and i can't imagine losing a son. you are in our thoughts.
Ryan Gould
January 8, 2010
Sue,
Words fail me at this time. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Misty Savage
January 8, 2010
Little Peter was an amazing person; I feel so blessed to have been a part of his life and to be part of such a kindhearted family. I will always cherish the memories we shared. Sue, Big Daddy, Ryan, Rita…you are all very deeply in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Tricia Bean Berry
January 8, 2010
My heart aches for your family and friends after hearing of the loss of little Pete. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know such a beautiful person. Pete, you will be missed by all.
Ray and Sonya Tondreau
January 8, 2010
We're so sad to here about little Peter. We will offer him up at Mass as much as possible. God will take care of him. Our hearts are aching as parents. Peace in Christ
Amy & Jason Cummings
January 8, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
January 8, 2010
Dear Peter, Sue & Ryan,
Wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry (Tracy) Bailey, Connie, Jayne, Bob & Dick.
Misty Savage
January 8, 2010
Little Peter was an amazing person; I feel so blessed to have been a part of his life and to be part of such a kindhearted family. I will always cherish the memories we shared. Sue, Big Daddy, Ryan, Rita...you are all very deeply in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Cookie Bowness
January 8, 2010
Sue, Pete, Goose & Family.
No words can be said for this tragic situation. I'm so so very sorry. You have my deepest condolences. Just try and remember the three F's, Friends, Family and Faith will help you through this. If you ever need to talk call me anytime please. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hang in there please. Wish I was there to give you all a big hug. Love Cookie
Tricia Bean Berry
January 8, 2010
My heart aches for the family and friends of Little Pete. I am so glad to have known such a beautiful person. Pete, you will be missed dearly by all.
Richard Bigelow
January 8, 2010
Peter and Sue, I am so sorry to hear of this. I am in CA right now so not able to attend services. Nothing said can eash the pain of losing a loved one. I am sure he will be missed.
Uncle Dick
Andrea Nelson
January 8, 2010
Sue,Peter and Ryan-This was a shock to hear.So so sorry for your loss.We are thinking of you.God bless you all.
Dawn / Bob Pelotte
January 8, 2010
Ryan and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melissa & Eric Savage
January 8, 2010
Pete & Sue and family
We are very sad to here of you loss. Pete was an amazing guy. Very grateful that I was able to meet him. Pete was always great with my children showing them the pond out back of his house, and sharing all of his hunting stories with Eric. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family...
January 8, 2010
Sue, Pete, Ryan & Sarah,
We are so sorry for the loss of Little Peter. We will all miss his smiling face and kind heart. May the days ahead ease your pain and sorrow. Remember the good times and happy memories you all shared. With all our prayers, support and love -- Gus & Lin Gosselin
January 8, 2010
Peter was a good buddy in high-school, he was always someone that could make you laugh. I remember when he got his first boat and was towing it with his Plymouth,hilarious but,he made it work. Im sorry for your loss. Pete will be missed. J Bridgham
Eric & Carol Cote Blier
January 8, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss our deepest condolences
Jan Murphy
January 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. He will live on in your heart with the memories you have.
Kylee Bernard
January 8, 2010
To the WHOLE Family..I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained another angel. May your memories comfort you at this time. My thoughts & prayers are with you all!
michele cummings
January 8, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss and my heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken Gagne
January 8, 2010
Sue, Pete,Ryan and family,
I am so very sorry. Your are all in my prayers.
Sara Bowler
January 8, 2010
Dear Peter, Sue and Ryan I am very sorry for your loss! Little Peter was a wonderful young man and will be sadly missed. You are all in my heart and prayers. I know that my dad is taking care of him right now! I love you guys.
Robin Gagne
January 8, 2010
Sue and Peter
When ever I think about the two of you it goes way back to the day that the two of you and Tammy and Paul and Camille and me(ROBIN) all spent a day together and we went on that train ride where there where fake aniamals.and we all where going to be having a baby that year.Now I am speechles,and my heart hurts with you both.I will pray for you and your family.
Anne Hursch
January 8, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sarah Smith
January 8, 2010
My thoughts are with Sue, "Big"Peter and the remaining of the Gosselin family. Pete always put a smile on my face with his presence and will continue to do so every time I think of him. Much love and sympathy to the family and all who are blessed with knowing him.
Monica Roy
January 8, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
January 8, 2010
Sue and Pete,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Veilleux Pollis
Sheryl Vaillancourt
January 8, 2010
Sue & Peter, I'm so sorry for your loss. This is such a shock to everyone that knew and loved Lil' Peter. Whenever I ran into him he always made me laugh, such a warm and caring man. It is in times such as this that we should hug our children no matter how old, let them know daily how much they are cherished. The memories will forever be in our hearts! I love you all very much!! Always......
Steve, Linda & Ben Grover
January 8, 2010
Our thoughts are with all of you. Words are hard to come by at a time like this, just know that we are thinking of ALL of you and send our deepest condolences.
Ray Gallant
January 8, 2010
Peter & Sue:
Our thoughts are with you during this terrible time. We will keep you in our prayers, and May God Take care of your family as you move foward.God Bless.
Guy & Amy Leeman
January 8, 2010
Words cannot express the sadness we feel with the loss of Little Peter. Pete we will miss you around the fire at camp, Rockwood will never be the same.
Kelly Long
January 8, 2010
I would just like to say to the whole family I am very sorry for your loss. I know it will not be an easy time, my prayers and thoughts are with you always and forever
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