Richard Gouvan

Mr. Richard Gouvan, age 84, devoted husband and beloved father, of Franklin, TN died on January 18, 2015 after a long illness. Richard was born in Springfield, MA, the eldest child of Alfred and Madeline Carron Gouvan in Springfield, MA. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alfred Jr. and Edward; sister, Barbara; and infant son, Mark Allen Gouvan. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Dufault Gouvan; son, Richard L. (Donna) Gouvan of Chicopee, MA; daughters, Amy (Michael) Anderson of Tyrone, GA, Lisa (Jonathan) Morgan of Eugene, OR and Jennifer (Paul) St. Jacques of Franklin, TN; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Richard was born and attended school in Springfield, MA. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954. He was stationed in Germany where he and his wife were married. He spent most of his career as a draftsman, retiring from Hampden Engineering in MA in 2005 at the age of 75. A Mass of Remembrance will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9100 Crockett Rd. Brentwood, TN on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall at the church. A memorial service will also be held at a later date in Hampden, MA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society In Honor of Richard Gouvan, St. Matthew Catholic Church, 215 Kirkley Rd. Tyrone, GA 30290. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com

Visitation Details

Saturday, January 31st, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm, Holy Family Catholic Church

Service Information

Saturday, January 31st, 2015 12:00pm, Holy Family Catholic Church