Edward J. Gouvier

Edward J. Gouvier age 84 of Toledo, passed away Sunday October 31,2010 at home in the company of his family. He was born July 11, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, the first of 2 children of Edward R. [b. St. Nazaire, France] and Blanche J. (nee Raillart) [b. Paris, France] Gouvier. Edward attended the New York City public schools and the City University of New York, until his enlistment in the US Navy in December, 1943. He was released from active duty in June, 1947, and remained active in the Naval Reserve, retiring with the rank of Captain in July, 1969. After graduating from Cornell University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering he was employed by the Atlantic Refining Company at the Point Breeze Refinery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leaving the Delaware Valley in 1967, he continued working in refineries for the Atlantic-Richfield Corporation, and later with British Petroleum, both at Port Arthur, Texas. He subsequently worked at British Petroleum refinery at Marcus Hook, Pa. and the Standard Oil of Ohio refinery at Toledo, Ohio. In September, 1985 he retired from his position as the Maintenance Manager of the SOHIO Toledo Refinery. Throughout his life, he remained an active Mason, participating in the 18th District Grand Lodge of New Jersey, and the Zenobia Temple Lodge of Toledo, Ohio. Edward married Barbara Fearn in June 1949. She predeceased him in 1985. Their two sons Edward Jr. [Ellen] of Phoenix, AZ and Drew [Becky] of Baton Rouge, LA each have three children; Julie, Veronica, & James, and Charlotte, Owen, & Elaine. Edward married Mary R. Mathias in January, 1987. Together, they shared their joyful retirements, at home and in travels throughout the world. They moved into the Swan Creek Retirement Village in 2001 and have been blessed by the company of their many friends and wonderful support staff there. Ed’s final arrangements are coordinated through the Coyle Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the Swan Creek Retirement Village on Saturday Nov.13th.. at 2:00 p.m., with services conducted by the Reverends Gregory and Margaret Sammons of St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church and Reverend William Barnard of Swan Creek Retirement Village. In lieu of flowers, Ed requests contributions be directed to St. Michael’s in the Hills or the Swan Creek Retirement Village Life Care Fund.

Edward J. Gouvier

July 11, 1926 - October 31, 2010