Paul E. Goudreau, 88, passed away December 9, 2025, at Advent Hospital in Florida.
He was predeceased by his wife, Debra; his son, Gregory; his son-in-law, Craig; his brothers, George, Richard, and Albert; and his sisters, Claire, Jean, and Teresa.
He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Cooke of Seekonk; Lori Smith and her husband James of Pawtucket; and Kathryn Levy and her husband Justin of Seekonk. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his companion, Amy Hurst; his siblings, Marie, Bernadette, Rita, and David; and many nieces and nephews.
Paul served six years in the United States Navy. He owned and operated Paul Goudreau’s Texaco in Pawtucket. He was a member of the Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #1014. He was a Catholic and sang with Le Gais Chanteurs.
His interests included fishing, gardening, working on cars, and spending time at Briggs Beach in Little Compton. He especially enjoyed time with family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 19, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Seekonk.
