Ronald J. Gouin

Ronald J. Gouin, 85, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Ronald was born on March 14, 1941, to Sylvio and Alice (Doiron) Gouin. A lifelong resident of Sanford, he grew up and attended local schools, graduating from St. Ignatius School. Following high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force.

Throughout his working years, Ronald held a variety of different jobs. He worked as a meat cutter at Rogers Super Dolla, where he especially enjoyed deer season and helping local hunters by processing their deer. He also spent time working for the Sheriff’s Department. For the past 15 years, he enjoyed working at Walmart, where he appreciated the opportunity to socialize, visit with friends, and see familiar faces.

In his spare time, Ronald enjoyed spending time at the beach and taking trips to the casino. He was a soft-spoken and quiet man who was also generous and sociable. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life.

Ronald was predeceased by his wife, Jerilyn Gouin; his parents; his sister, Anne Marie Moser; and his infant son, James Gouin.

He is survived by his children, Debbie Burtsell and her partner, Paul Connolly, of Kennebunk; Donna Chapais and her husband, Eric, of Lyman; and David Wormwood and his wife, Colleen, of Bowdoinham; his brother, Michael Gouin, and his husband, George Bowlen, of New Hampshire; nephew Steve Gouin and wife Kristin; his grandchildren, Adam and Jordan Burtsell and Alex and Emily Wormwood; and several great-grandchildren.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale at 10:00 a.m. on May 14, 2027.