Galen F. Goulette Obituary (1929

DEXTER - Galen F. Goulette, 90, died August 20, 2019 at the Maine Veteran's Home in Augusta. Galen was born June 6, 1929 in Dexter to parents Alphonse and Anitha (Gilbert) Goulette, originally from St. Joseph de beauce, Quebec. He graduated from NH Fay in Dexter in 1948 and the University of Maine in 1953 with a BA degree in Romance Languages. Upon graduating and following two years of service in the U.S. Army, Galen accepted a position as a french teacher at Courser Memorial in Ripley, and then Guilford High School where he taught for nearly fifteen years. He subsequently worked as a substitute teacher at Dexter schools for several years during semi-retirement. Galen was a quiet, sincere man who enjoyed his privacy and close friendships in Dexter where he lived most of his adult life. He was a communicant at St. Anne's Catholic Church. He was most at home tending to his flower garden or cutting up fire wood in preparation for the long Maine winters. Earlier in his teaching career during summer break, Galen owned and operated Goulette's Saw Mill in Ripley. Galen is survived by two sons, Daniel Goulette of Chelsea and Scott Goulette of West Gardiner; six grandchildren, Stephen, Andrew, Evelyn, Lexie, Anita, Sarah; sister Irene Sevey of Hampden; and several cousins located in Maine and Quebec. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley Goulette of Augusta and three brothers: Gerard Goulette, Roland Goulette, and Raymond (Bill) Goulette, all of Dexter; and a sister, Rita Fahey of Bangor. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 A.M. Monday, August 26th, at St. Anne's Church, Free Street, Dexter, with the Rev. Rob Lupo officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Maine Veterans Home for their kind and compassionate care. Memorial donations may be made to the Maine Veterans Home, 310 Cony Road, Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.