January 27, 1930  –  October 3, 2026

Desire Goguen, age 96, of The Salvation Army Lakeview Manor and formerly of Moncton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born in Notre Dame, he was the son of the late Hubert and Elise (Legere) Goguen.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Audrey (Baxter) Goguen. He will be missed by his sister-in-law, Jean (Alan) Watts, brother-in-law, Gerard Egan, and many nieces and nephews including Clarence Brun, Maribeth Watts, Patricia Wagner, Bethany Doyle, Mitchell Watts, Jennifer Egan, and Matthew Watts. He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Janet Egan.

Des was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by sisters Edmee Cormier, Marguerite LeBlanc, Dora Legere, Stella Powers and Phyllis Brun; brothers Marcel, Pierre and Livain Goguen.

Des was blessed with many years of health and happiness. He held a successful career in automotive sales with Lounsbury Group. Des, Audrey and their cats enjoyed travelling. In particular, summer travels to Miramichi to camp and fish, and winter travels to Melbourne Beach in Florida. He had a strong faith and was a member of the Mountain View United Church.

Family would like to extend a special thanks to Richard (Rick) and Muriel Taylor for their unrelenting friendship and support as well as the staff at Lakeview Manor through Des’s last chapter of life.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM, from Fergusons Funeral Home Chapel, 1657 Mountain Rd. Moncton NB (506-858-1995), Rev. Jacob Shaw officiating. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Mountain View United Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com

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