WILTON – Joseph D. “BJ” “Bubba” Gould, 39, of Wilton, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 20, 2014, in the comfort of his home in Wilton.
He was born on May 16, 1974, in Farmington, a son of, David and JoAnn (Perry) Gould. Joe graduated from Mt. Blue High School in 1992 and went on to attend Central Maine Technical School and later earned his CDL.
He worked for various trucking companies until starting his own business, Joe Gould Trucking, later changing the name to, LAG Transport. He also co-owned Sunrise Maple Farm Wilton.
BJ loved everything with an engine. He enjoyed restoration projects, motorcycles, camping, boating, barbeques, staying at camp, and working in the sap house. In high school he was an accomplished saxophone player and was a member of the marching band. His greatest pleasure however, was time spent with his family.
Bubba is survived by his wife, Laura (Sargood) Gould of Wilton, whom he married on, Aug. 24, 2003 at Proctor’s Garden in Weld; his step-children, Destiny Rose Nelson and Malcolm Nelson of Wilton; parents, David and JoAnn Gould of Wilton; a sister, Betsy Mancine and her husband, Dominic and their children, Emma Mae Rose and Joseph “Joey” Mancine; a brother, Scott Gould and his wife, Mindy of Washington, and their children, Antyna, Merritt and Rhiannon; maternal grandfather, Joe Perry of Wilton; a sister-in-law, Charity Sargood of Wilton and her son, Logan Comfort; a sister-in-law, April Foster of Brockton, Mass. and her two children, his beloved dogs, Josie, Harley and Murdock; aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Beverly Gould; maternal grandmother, Ethel Libby; his favorite aunt, Judith Tardif.
Words of condolence and tribute may be shared with his family and friends on his tribute wall at www.wilesrc.com.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014, officiated by Rev. Jim Mello. Interment will be later in the spring at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. Gifts may be given in Joe’s memory to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Thoughts and prayers to Joe’s family
We extend our sincere sympathy at this very sad time. Much too young.
So very sorry for your loss.
To the Family,
May your memories be filled with images of this kind young man, and may your faith bring you comfort. I am remembering Joe with affection this evening when he was a sixth grader in my language arts class. Please know how sad I am for your loss.
Sending love…
My condolences to the Gould family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, so very sorry, from Cory’s parents.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, JoAnn. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the family. I will miss Joe coming into NAPA and trying to give me a hard time. He always tried to make you believe that he was this rough and tough person. In truth he had a heart as big as he was and he would do anything for you when you needed help. He will be missed by all.
Joe was a dear friend, former student, employee, co-worker, and above all an unforgetable character. His passing is a real shock, a very too short life span, but he lived every day allowed to the fullest. RIP
My deepest sympathy to the family. How I will miss your toughness you big marshmallow. RIP
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joe’s family. He was shrewd negotiator but fun to work with. May in Rest in Peace
I am so sorry ..sending love and prayers ♥
To Laura and family all us girls at Wilton Dunkin Donuts send our deepest sympathy and love. We will truly miss seeing Joe come in to get coffees and make us laugh. He was a wonderful soul and please know that all us girls will be here for you all.
to all of the family,
we are sorry for your loss, we remember BJ quite well, such a happy person. God Has taken him home and he will be watching over all of you. He is your angel now. God Bless
There are no words to express the depth of my sympothies to laura, the kids, and the rest of the family. Joe buddy, i love ya and miss ya more then i ever even thought i could. Lots of GREAT memories and awesome times. Thank you for being my friend and my brother.
Fond memories of Joe growing up in the same class as my son Ben. Nice guy.
Offering my thoughts and prayers for Joe and his family. Meg Yates