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Came to Cape Breton sometime before 1793.
According to Sister Eliza Angelique Goyetche, of the Filles de Jesus, her great grandfather, Jean Goyetche, came from Bayonne, France. She indicated it was believed he was at St. Pierre & Miquelon for a time before coming to Cape Breton. He may also have sojourned near Louisbourg (or Sydney) before coming to Arichat.
From an interview with Sister Goyetche, July 22, 1971.
Petition of "John Goodish" in 1808 states that he had resided at Arichat for fifteen years and had seven children. Petition of "John Goyache" in 1814 states that he was born at Bayonne fifty years earlier, that he had nine children, and that he had resided in Cape Breton for twenty-two years. PANS, Calendar of Cape Breton Land Papers 1787 - 1843.
Witnesses at Jean's burial: Jean Goyetche and Joseph Coste.
Witnesses at Marguerite's burial: Jean Goyetche and Stanislas Goyetche.
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Lost at sea in Great Lord's Day Gale, 1873.
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Occupation: Fisherman and carpenter.
Burial: S of maintenance shed in Catholic Cemetery in Plymouth, MA.
Emigration: About. 1901 Moved to Plymouth MA.
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Lost at sea in Great Lord's Day Gale, 1873.
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John Henry Goyetche was the son of the late Frank and Leda (Marchand) Goyetche. He was a member of St. Louis Parish. John worked as a heavy equipment operator for most of his life before retiring in 1989.
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GOYETCHE, John Henry - 78, Louisdale, passed away November 6, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Frank and Leda (Marchand) Goyetche. He was a member of St. Louis Parish. John worked as a heavy equipment operator for most of his life before retiring in 1989. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Theresa (Samson) Goyetche; son, Robert; daughters, Marlene (Duncan) Matthews, Darlene (Gerard) Burns; grandchildren, Kyle, Leah, Robyn; brother, Charles (Eleanor) Goyetche; sisters, Loretta (Lawrence) Marchand, Alvina (Dennis) Marchand, all of Louisdale. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held in Glen Samson Room, 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, November 15, where a memorial mass will be held at 7 p.m. in St Louis Parish Church, Louisdale, Rev. Lester Marchand officiating. Burial to take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Strait Richmond Hospital Foundation, Lung Association of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences to the family at: c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca.
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GOYETCHE, Mary Theresa - 74, Louisdale, passed away peacefully in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, on Saturday, October, 18, 2003. Born in Louisdale, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Alma (Samson) Samson. Theresa spent many years of her life being a caregiver. Her life was almost entirely guided by her sensitive nature and all her decisions were filtered through her caring heart. She was a member of St. Louis Parish, Louisdale. She is survived by daughters, Marlene (Duncan) Matthews, Darlene (Gerard) Burns; son, Robert, all of Louisdale; grandchildren, Kyle, Leah and Robyn; brothers, Etienne (Delima) Sampson, Louisdale; Adolph (Beryl) Samson, Sydney River. She was predeceased by her husband, John; sister, Mary Samson; brothers, Alphonse Samson and Alfred Samson. Visitation today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Glenn Samson Room, Louisdale. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Louis Parish Church, Louisdale, Rev. Gary MacPherson officiating. Burial to follow in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisdale. Donations can be made to the Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society or Louisdale Parish Paving Project. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at: www.chboudreau.com
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Eugene Godfrey “Bucky” Goyetche, 83, of Louisdale, NS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish, with his nieces by his side.
Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Felix Stanley and Beatrice Mary (Samson) Goyetche. He was a resident of Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s. He served in the United States Army. He was employed as a welder at General Electric in Everett, MA where he resided until his retirement. He moved to Louisdale in 1987. Uncle Bucky enjoyed a great game of golf and spent many hours following the sport on television. He was a generous and kind man who will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his brother Phil (Laurie), Broadview Heights, OH and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Although he was not blessed with children of his own, he cherished his godchild Mary (Scott) Donovan, Lynnfield, MA and family member Tommy. Uncle Bucky also held a special place in the hearts of Janet, David, Micayla and David Jr. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Almeda (Samson); brother Henry, and sister Florence Benson.