James Goulette 1943-2020. We are very sad to announce the passing of our beloved Father James Paul Goulette who passed away on July 23 at the age of 77 at his residence of a long time lingering illness. He was born 1943 in Burlington VT, to Paul Goulette and Helen (Abare) Goulette who predeceased him. He survived by his long-time partner Linda Thibault. He is survived by his son James Fredrick Goulette his wife Rose and two children Amanda and Elyssa. daughter Kimberly Goulette and son Michael of Albany NY, daughter Christina Schmid her husband Larry and three children Austin, Larry Jr, and Holley of Red Lion Pennsylvania, daughter Victoria Goulette and two children David and Jessica of Colchester, brother Robert Goulette and wife Linda and two daughters Tracy and Angela, sister Theresa and her husband Donald Kent and sons Steven and Donnie Kent of Burlington, and several nieces and nephews. Jim will always be remembered for his love of classic cars and golden oldies music, he loved his car shows and his long cruising trips, he will be greatly missed by all Jim attended Burlington High and worked at G.E for many years. Jim served two tours in Vietnam and was an honorary member of the VFW in Albany NY There are no calling hours. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 10:00 am at Resurrection Park Cemetery on Hinesburg Rd in South Burlington. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel 261 Shelburne Rd in Burlington July 29, 2020 Rest In Peace Jimmy God knows you have earned it. You overcame so many issues and handle it with so much courage, you are the best. Anne & Frank Fagga Friend July 28, 2020 Our Dear Loving Brother,we will miss you so very much.You not only were a great Brother but also our best friend.We love you so dearly. Bob and Linda Goulette Brother July 28, 2020  Bob and Linda Brother July 28, 2020 I knew James from Kim talking about him. Always good things. My sincere condolences to all the family. Billy Curran Acquaintance July 28, 2020 So sorry for your loss. My brother Neil and I have found memories of family reunions with this family to catch up on old times and re-visit fun times. Thoughts and prayers with you all. Love, NancyAbareCurtis/Neil Abare Nancy Abare Curtis/Neil Abare Family July 28, 2020 So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Although I hadn't seen him in a number of years, I remember the fun times we shared at the many car shows we attended. He was a great guy and one of a kind. My thoughts are with his family. Doug Clifton Acquaintance July 28, 2020 Rest Easy Jimmy Mark Young Friend July 27, 2020 To the family of Jimmy, so sorry for your loss, sure will miss Jimmy at the Big Lots parking lot and car shows it was nice to share the many Vietnam experiences we had. Bruce Boozan Friend July 27, 2020 My condolences to the family. The biggest consolation is Jimmy can cruise forever, happy and healthy. I will miss you Jimmy. Dick Delaney July 27, 2020 So sorry for your loss, I have many great memories of going to car shows with Jimmy and working with him at General Electric it was a one of a kind man truly going to be missed by all I considered him a real good friend and I will deeply miss him Jerry Couillard Coworker July 27, 2020  I will always remember Jimmy with cruising his hair greased back and a pair of shades! My thoughts are with his family! Michelle G Friend July 27, 2020  Daddy and mee Daddy you will forever be missed and loved. Rest in peace ♥ Kim Goulette Daughter July 27, 2020  Dad with his kids and grandkids Kim Goulette Daughter July 27, 2020 We will be missed and loved forever Daddy ❤ Kim Goulette Daughter July 27, 2020 So very sorry to see this, Linda, and Jimmy's family. What a kind man, so thoughtful and he loved to visit with friends and do special things for them. We will miss catching up with you at car shows. Darlene Mercier & Ron Rabideau Darlene Mercier Friend July 27, 2020 James was very special.our deepest sympathy at his passing from his ENT family Dr William Brundage and Gail Gail Friend July 27, 2020 To the children and family of Jimmy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always treasure the time spent with Jimmy and the car shows we attended together. We always had such a wonderful time with the C.C. Cruisers!! Jean Couillard Friend July 27, 2020 In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always Uncle Jim.♥. Laurie Cummings Family July 27, 2020  We will miss you soooo very much Daddy.... Miss my visits with you every summer our long rides in the convertible with no destination just enjoying some time together and on the search for the next creamy stand where ever the road would take us that day Lol I will always remember how you would give me good advice with no judgement or prejudice just unconditional love. I love you !!!! RIP Christina Goulette Schmid Family July 27, 2020 Loved our car shop talks...gonna miss you...at shows not the same...rest in peace dear friend...your friend rick and susan ..u till we meet again... Sue Friend July 26, 2020 In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always. Allen and Tina Terry Tina Cota-Terry Friend July 26, 2020 My deepest condolences to the entire family and friends! Sandy McGregor Friend