Joseph Leo Goguen

Joseph Leo Goguen obituary

Joseph Leo Goguen

Joseph Goguen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Chittenden County on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Joseph L. Goguen 76 of Burlington, Vt. passed away on July 5th 2005 at home following a brief illness. Born on August 22nd 1948 in Burlington, son of Leo J Goguen and Lillian (Bessery) Goguen. Joe married Kathryn (Keller) Goguen at Community Bible Church in South Burlington on Dec. 18, 1981.

Joe worked at IBM for many years which is where he retired from. His favorite hobby was shooting pool . He enjoyed his Tuesday morning coffee with childhood friends and most of all his time spent with his Chocolate lab Quinn, visits to the dog park and going on car rides.

Joe is survived by his wife Kathryn of 43 years. Step children Stacey Smith and Josh Bushey(Nicole). Grandchildren, Devin, Noah and Sage Smith and Dyllan and Colton Bushey.

He is also survived by sister Marianne Allen and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Patricia Cueto.

Joe served proudly in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. There will be no services per Joe's request. The internment will be at a later date at the families discretion.

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Kathleen Robare

August 3, 2025

Dear Kathy
I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I ask Father God to be close to you in this great transition of your life.
Love you Kath
Love Henry and Kathy Robare

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