Bernard Goguen, 80, of Dieppe, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Born in Cocagne, he was the son of the late Omer and the late Edmée (Caissie) Goguen.
He worked for NB Liquor for over 31 years where he got to know many faces but rarely their names. After his retirement, his passion became spending time with his grandchildren whom he loved very much. As many people know, Bernie loved to tease the ones he loved. His nieces, nephews and grandchildren could tell many stories of his endless shenanigans.
Bernard is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Marguerite (née) Léger; his two sons: Serge (Claudine) of Dieppe and Gilles (Donna) of Grande-Digue; his five grandchildren: Josée, Martin, André, Justin and Jacob; his sister, Gilberte LeBlanc (Aris) of Cocagne; his three brothers: Gilles (late Fernande "Fern"), Roland (Phyllis) both of Dieppe and Bertrand (Irène) of Moncton; sisters-in-law Angela Léger (Paul-Émile) and Jeannine Savoie (late Agapit); his brother-in-law Antoine Léger (Hortance) and as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by his very special friends: Elizabeth, Claudette, Brenda and Ronald who were like brother and sisters to him.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Rolande (late Léo-Paul Landry), sister-in-law Germaine (late Guy Boucher) and brother-in-law Valmond Léger.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Wednesday February 8, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm and from 7pm to 9pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Sainte-Thérèse-de-l’Enfant-Jésus (457 Acadie Avenue, Dieppe) on Thursday February 9, 2023 at 10:30 am. Interment will be in La Visitation R. C. Parish Cemetery in Grande-Digue. In memory of Bernard, a contribution to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital (Cardiology unit) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre.
Words of comfort and donations can be sent at www.frenettefuneralhome.com.