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Brother Steven Goguen, A.A. Dies
BRIGHTON/STURBRIDGE - Brother Stephen P. Goguen, A.A., 70, died Saturday, April 19, in the Assumptionist Center, Brighton, after a long illness.
He leaves his Assumptionist brothers and nieces and nephews.
 He was born in Gardner, son of the late Albert and Angeline (Roy) Goguen. He graduated from Assumption Preparatory School in Worcester and earned advanced degrees in English and Psychology from the SUNY in Buffalo, NY
He was professed as an Augustinian of the Assumption on February 28, 1960. He served in community assignments as a teacher, administrator and formator at Our Lady of Lourdes Minor Seminary in Cassadaga, NY, at Incarnation Parish in Tampa, FL, at Assumption College in Worcester, at Saint Anne’s Church and Shrine in Sturbridge and at the Assumptionist Center in Brighton. He was a trustee of Assumption College since 1982.
The funeral was held on Wednesday, April 23, at 10:00 AM in Saint Anne and Saint Patrick Church, 16 Church Street, Sturbridge. The Rev. Dennis Gallagher, A.A., Regional Superior, was the principal concelebrant. Among the concelebrants were the Very Reverend Marcel Poirier, A.A., Provincial Superior of North America. Burial was in Saint Anne’s Cemetery, Sturbridge.
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 jlfranck writes "Bro. Stephen's death is a great loss to the Assumptionist family. He truly lived up to his name as "Brother" not only to us Cassadagans but to employees and colleagues alike. Many of us will remember him as a young, handsome brother who taught us Anatomy as sophomores, acted as infirmarian ("Take two aspirins" was the antidote for every ailment), and oversaw the Cassadaga checking accounts.
In later years, it must be said that he only mellowed the more, reaching out to former students and acting a spiritual director for many young AA religious.
Some of us may have wanted him to stand out more and assert his many qualities, but that was just not his way. He was always unassuming, self-effacing to a fault, and quietly effective.
I would be surprised if there was any among us, Cassadagans, who was not, at one time or another, a recipient of his kindnesses.
I would like to suggest that we Cassadagans create a scholarship or foundation in his memory, the proceeds of which would serve to help those young Assumptionists who not only were the latest beneficiaries of his wisdom but also the ones that will carry on his spirit.
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Posted by administrator on Thursday, April 24 @ 23:51:56 EDT (300 reads)
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| Br. Stephen Goguen, AA |
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jlfranck writes "Over the past year Bro. Steve's health has been diminishing quite noticeably as his emphysema gradually destroys his lung capacity. After a brief stay in a nursing home in Brighton, he requested to return home to our community in Brighton at 330 Market Street. He is in good spirits, but is limited in his movements. He has been receiving visitors and loves to receive mail (330 Market St., Brighton, MA 012135). As much as possible, he tries to stay involved in various meetings and events. You can also reach him at 1-617-783-0400."
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Posted by administrator on Wednesday, February 20 @ 00:00:00 EST (301 reads)
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| Another Reunion! Sturbridge |
rgallant writes "Sunday, August 26, 2007 was a another wonderful gathering, with great connections, great music, and great food. Much credit goes to Harry Aubuchon, Milty, and of course our whole committee for the planning. Harry's few words about the Associates made me realize how much those formative times 40 years ago are still such a big part of me now. Those men of the cloth who were Assumptionists made a huge impact on us adolescent boys.
There's talk of Pittsburgh 2008, and another Sturbridge 2010 maybe...
Richard Gallant '67, left in '66
rgmbe@verizon.net"
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| Lourdes 2008 |
jlfranck writes "Dear Cassadagans,
Greetings from Paris where I recently attended the national pilgrimage to Lourdes which has been organized annually by the Assumptionists since 1873, just 15 years after the apparitions to St. Bernadette. I was there this year to prepare for the sesquicentennial of the apparitions next year (1858-2008). I have been asked by the international steering committee to bring a 'large' contingent of pilgrims from the USA. It would be great if we could put together a group of former Cassadagans, their spouses, and friends to attend in 2008. If anyone is interested in participating in such an experience, he should get in touch with Tomasz Kierul, the Director of Development for the Assumptionists, at tkierul@assumptio.org. Having spent all those at OLLO, wouldn't it be wonderful to see the real thing? It is a magical place, I can assure you."
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bob writes "I learned yesterday (8/19/07) that Bill Lennon ("Guillaume") passed away suddenly this past weekend. I do not have any of the details, but he did write recently that he might not make the reunion this year as he was having some health problems. Please Pray for him, especially on Wednesday (8/22) when his funeral Mass will be celebrated"
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Posted by administrator on Monday, August 20 @ 11:03:30 EDT (485 reads)
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