Paul E. Gousie, 79, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Paul was the son of the late Raoul and Marie (Tanguay) Gousie. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Dion) Gousie for over 43 years.
Paul was a proud 1963 graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. His strong work ethic began at an early age, picking vegetables at Fine Farms and valeting cars at Buster Crawford Chevrolet, a job he often spoke highly about. Paul worked as a meat manager for over 45 years at Almacs and Shaw's supermarkets.
Paul was known for his strong moral character, faith, and commitment to his community. He was a devoted communicant of St. Stephen's Church, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, and St. John the Evangelist, and donated many hours helping at multiple church events.
Paul's greatest love was family, especially spending time with his eight grandchildren. He often reminisced about growing up in Rehoboth where the "Gousie Clan" would gather in the backyard of his childhood home on Sundays for football, baseball, and wiffle ball games, followed by large family dinners, where oftentimes, people brought their own and shared.
Paul also enjoyed sports, especially basketball. He was a founding member of Rehoboth Youth Basketball, created in the mid-1970's. He was an avid fan and season-ticket holder of the Providence College Friars, and played in the Rehoboth "Old Men's" Monday Night Basketball pick-up league way into his 70s.
Throughout his years, Paul acquired knowledge of all building trades and "had a tool for every job." He found joy in completing projects around his home, and in giving a helping hand to family, friends and those in need.
Beside his beloved wife, Paul is survived by his four children, who were his pride and joy, Lee Anne Todd and her husband Norman, Lori Rossi and her husband Mark, Kevin Gousie and his wife Michele, all of Rehoboth, and Matt Gousie and his wife Derrah of Attleboro. "Pépère's" legacy lives on in his eight grandchildren: Diana, Lillian, Eveline, Madeline, Autumn, Kevin Jr, Riley, and Cecelia. He was the brother of Joseph Robert Gousie of Fort Lauderdale, FL and was predeceased by his twin sister, Paula Ranley.
Those wishing may remember Paul with a donation in his memory to Cecelia's Adventures, 35 Christopher Dr., Attleboro, MA 02703.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Attleboro.
As we remember Paul, we invite you to leave memories and upload photos to the memorial page. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com
