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Jack E. Goss Sr.

October 2, 1935 — May 30, 2011

BAKERSFIELD, VT - Jack E. Goss Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, 2011 in the comfort of his home.

He was born October 2, 1935 in Bakersfield, VT the son of the late Harold and Hazel (Daigue) Perry.

Jack was born and raised in Bakersfield and was a graduate of Brigham Academy. On July 5, 1958 Jack married the love of his life, Penny Ann Montague. Jack and Penny had 6 children and raised their family in Bakersfield. He was a career IBM employee and loved to spend summers at their camp on Fairfield Pond. He loved to hunt and fish, mostly only to observe the wildlife. After retiring from IBM in 1995, Jack spent most of his time working in the woods, maple sugaring, and spending time with his beloved family. Jack will be remembered for his great sense of humor and quick wit.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Penny Ann (Montague) Goss of Bakersfield; his children; Thomas Goss of Enosburg, Jack Goss Jr. of Bakersfield, Lisa Maynard and her husband Steve of Bakersfield, Heather Tanner and her husband Bob of Belvidere, Timothy Goss and his wife Rhonda, and Daniel Goss and his wife Kimberly all of Bakersfield; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; a sister Mary Perry of Burlington; a brother-in-law Jim Montague and his wife Chris of Anchorage, AK; a brother-in-law Garry Montague and his wife Virginia; a sister-in-law Linda McCall all of Bakersfield; several nieces and nephews and a very special lifelong friend Teed Lawyer of Bakersfield. Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by his in-laws Rupert and Audrey Montague and his brother Woodman Woody Daigue.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the United Church of Bakersfield, 54 East Bakersfield Road, Bakersfield with Pastor Lyle Miller officiating, assisted by Pastor Lyle Willey. Interment will follow the service at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bakersfield.

Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.

For those who wish, contributions in Jacks memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency - Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.

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