Jeanne A. (Guimond) Gookin

Jeanne A. Gookin, 87, of Griswold, CT, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Clyde L. Gookin for 31 years. Born in Griswold on November 25, 1937, she was the daughter of Joseph and Yvonne Guimond. Jeanne is survived by her brother, Laurent E. Guimond and his wife Helen of Lapine, Alabama. She was predeceased by her sister, Yvonne Guimond and brother Joseph Guimond.

Jeanne attended and graduated from Griswold High School, where she received numerous awards for her exceptional typing skills. She was first employed by Anthony’s Hardware during her high school years and later worked for many years as a secretary at Plastic Wire and Cable in Jewett City. Jeanne also spent numerous years in the insurance industry as an underwriter at Anthony Wayne O’Connell Agency, as well as Charron and Delaney Insurance Agency in Norwich, CT. After 14 years with Charron and Delaney, she retired in April 2000.

Following her retirement, Jeanne devoted herself to caring for her loved ones, including her husband, father, mother, and brother Joseph, a veteran of the Korean War. She was known as a selfless and loving caregiver.

Jeanne had many passions in life. She was an avid bowler at Norwich Ten Pin, participating in two leagues on Wednesday mornings and Thursday nights. She spent many joyful hours attending various sporting events, concerts, and the graduations of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jeanne also loved reading a variety of books and novels. She was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots, always cheering for her favorite teams. Most of all, she cherished her entire family and took great joy in hosting and celebrating birthdays, holidays, and special family gatherings. Nothing brought her more joy than bringing her family together.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children: JoAnn Ouellet of Norwich, Kathy Sabrowski and husband Fred of Griswold, Edward Gookin and wife Lisa of Canterbury, and Jeffery Gookin and wife Susan of Griswold. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren: Julie Skogen of Ponte Vedra, FL; Nicholas Ouellet of Burlington; Jessica Stefanko of Brooklyn; Kimberly Blanchette of Griswold; Joshua Gookin of Griswold; Julia Klink of Maryland; Joseph Gookin of Canterbury; Lucas and Ryan Gookin of Griswold. Additionally, she leaves behind nine great-grandchildren: Sydney and Sophia Skogen of Florida, Mackenzie Stefanko of Brooklyn; Kayley Blanchette of Griswold; Gunner and Gage Gookin of Griswold; Jacob, Benjamin, and George Klink of Maryland.

Calling hours will be held at Gagne Funeral Home on March 3rd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 4th at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lisbon, CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (komen.org) and the American Lung Association (lung.org).

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