David Gilman Gorneault

David Gilman Gorneault obituary, Middletown, CT

David Gilman Gorneault

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90 Church Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

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David Gorneault Obituary

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David Gilman Gorneault, 66, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1959 in Bristol, son of Marie-Anna (Veilleux) Gorneault of Bristol and the late Gilman Gorneault.

David was the loving husband of Elizabeth Ann (Wheeler) Gorneault of Bristol for 23 years. He enjoyed motorcycles and fishing.

Besides his wife and mother, David is survived by his son Paul Gorneault of Bristol; daughter Lindsey Heinzman and her husband Eli of Bristol; grandchildren Dustin, Shane and Anastasia Heinzman; stepchildren Chris Plourde and his wife Katy of Harwinton, Brianna Plourde of Bristol; six step-grandchildren and his sister Cathy Gorneault of Bristol.

Besides his father, David is predeceased by his brother Dennis Gorneault.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 starting at 10AM directly at Asbury United Methodist Church, 90 Church Ave, Bristol. Burial will follow at the State Veteran Cemetery, 317 Bow Ln. Middletown for a 2PM graveside service with military honors.

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit David's tribute page at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

22

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

Asbury United Methodist Church

90 Church Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

Send Flowers

Oct

22

Service

2:00 p.m.

State Veterans Cemetery

317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457

Send Flowers

Services provided by

O'Brien Funeral Home - Bristol

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.

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