IN MEMORIAM Bro. Stephen Goguen, A.A. AP’57 Sturbridge, MA, died April 19, 2008 Brother Stephen was a dedicated member of the Assumption College Board of Trustees for 23 years (1982–2005) and also worked in the College’s finance office. He will be sorely missed. A Gardner native, Bro. Stephen earned an A.B. as well as master’s degrees in psychology and English from SUNY-Fredonia. He joined the Augustinians of the Assumption in 1960 and served in community assignments as a teacher and administrator at several locations, including Cassadaga, NY; Tampa, FL;
Assumption College and Saint Anne’s Church in Sturbridge. Bro. Stephen also served the Assumptionists as provincial and regional treasurer and as a member of both the provincial and regional councils. He simultaneously served in recent years as a mentor of young Assumptionist candidates and student brothers who resided at the Assumptionist Center in Brighton. He leaves his Assumptionist brothers, as well as nieces and nephews.
Robert Graveline ’46 South Yarmouth, MA, died May 7, 2008 The Assumption community lost a loyal alumnus and proud supporter with the passing of Bob Graveline in May. Bob was a 1943 Assumption Prep alumnus and graduated from the College in 1946. He served his country in the National Guard during World War II. He founded Robert Graveline Insurance Agency in 1949 and became partner in 1952. In 1980, it merged with Crimmins Insurance to become Crimmins-Graveline Insurance Agency in Palmer. Bob was a member of the College’s
Board of Trustees (1983–91) and a member of the President’s Council since 1981. He received the College’s Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1992. Bob championed Franco-American culture throughout his life and was a longtime member of Assumption’s French Institute. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Monica; children Thomas ’72, Paul ’76, Marc, Michelle (AC’s chair of art, music and theatre), Andrea and Rebecca; sister Elaine and nine grandchildren.
Maurice Cyr, D.D.S. AP’39, ’43 Fort Kent, ME, died March 4, 2008 A lifelong Fort Kent resident, Maurice enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 while a dental student at Georgetown University. He finished dental school, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was commissioned a captain. When his tour was complete, he practiced dentistry in Fort Kent. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Muriel; children Kathy, Ben, and Maurice II; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Beatrice.
Gilbert Amyot ’55 Silver Spring, MD, died April 17, 2008 Gilbert was a lawyer who in later years became a playwright. He wrote “The Guest Lecturer,” a play about the life of Maxwell Perkins and “The Spokesman” about Joseph Thayendanegea Brant. Gilbert was drafted into the Army medical corps in 1958 and served overseas in France. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Claudette; children Michele and Nicole; brothers Paul ’52, Robert AP’51 and Charles ’58; sisters Judith and Madeleine and six grandchildren.
Omer DesLauriers ’58, G’60 Dudley, MA, died April 28, 2008 Born and raised in Southbridge, Omer lived in Charlton many years before moving to Dudley. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Omer was a French teacher and then head of the Foreign Language Department for 20 years at Mansfield High School, retiring in 1972. Omer’s wife Marion of 57 years died in February. He leaves daughter, Mary; grandsons Christopher and Jeffrey and was awaiting the birth of his great-grandson.
Raymond Gemme ’55 Millbury, MA, died February 21, 2008 Raymond served in the U.S. Army for two years after college and later worked for 39 years in the Millbury school system as a teacher, guidance counselor and guidance department head before his retirement in 1996. He also taught piano and organ for 50 years. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Anita; children Terese, Claire, Marie, Paul and John; four grandchildren; brother Leo; and sisters Alice and Yvonne. He was predeceased by five brothers, including Bro. Omer Gemme, A.A.
William Dixon, Jr. AP’58, ’62 Middletown, PA, died May 10, 2008 Born in Worcester, Bill resided in Middletown since 1975. He had been employed for the past 20 years with the EPA, Philadelphia Regional Office, as a facilities support specialist. Bill leaves his children Brian, David, Lori and Erin; and three grandchildren.
Robert Grondin AP’50, ’54 Lancaster, NH, died February 26, 2008 Born in Biddeford, ME, Robert worked for Grondin Supply Company (ME) for 10 years and was an agent with various insurance companies for 32 years. After retiring in 1997, he kept active as a religious education teacher and Eucharistic Minister. Robert leaves his wife of 50 years, Julie; children Ann, Linda, Michael, Daniel, Kate, Betty, Denise, and Peter; 13 grandchildren; brother Joseph and sisters Theresa and Precille.
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