Shawn Gouger

Obituary of Shawn A. Gouger

Shawn A. Gouger, 46, of Monson, MA passed away suddenly on May 10, 2020 at home.   He was born on June 25, 1973 in Holyoke, MA.  He lived most of his life in South Hadley and has lived in Monson for the past six years.   Shawn was employed as a machine operator for Kanzaki Paper in Ware since 2007.  Previously he worked for Lamcotec in Monson.    Shawn will be remembered for his strong love and patriotism for America.  He enjoyed playing video games, sipping his daily cup of coffee from Dunkin on his way to work and listening to George Straight and other country artists.  Above all the loved spending time with his daughters.    He is survived by his mother Carole (Lesniak) Gouger of Holyoke, two daughters, Somer Gouger of Monson and Katelyn Gouger of MS and two grandchildren Charlotte and Nolan.  He also leaves two sisters, Tracy Lyons of Chicopee, Tammy Gagne and her husband Gerard of Holyoke, a brother Steven Gouger, Jr. and his wife Lisa of S. Hadley.  He will also be missed by nieces and nephew, Brianna Lyons, Nicholas Lyons, Laura Gagne, Cristina Gagne & Arianna Gouger; and his beloved pet Tyrion.  Due to the current state of the restrictions on gatherings, a private family service will take place on Friday at Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home.  Flowers are welcome or donations may be made in his memory to the Thomas J O'Connor Animal Shelter, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104

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