Southbridge: Glen D. Goudreau, 65, a former longtime resident of Sturbridge, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 19 ^th , in the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Southbridge, after a long illness.

He leaves his three children, Grant Goudreau of Sturbridge, Olivia Goudreau of Sturbridge and Gabrielle Goudreau of New Hampshire; his longtime companion, Deborah Ceccarini of Charlton; his sister, Gale Wightman and her husband Bennett of Holland; his niece, Vanessa DeLuca of Shrewsbury and his nephew, Sebastian Vallee of Northbridge.  He was born in Southbridge the son of the late Donald R. and Natalie J. (Becia) Goudreau.

Glen worked in appliance sales and worked for Natick Appliance before retiring.  He previously worked for Jarvis Appliance in Wellesley.  Before appliance sales Glen joined his father as the 3 ^rd generation operator of the family business, M.J. Goudreau & Son painters and carpentry.  Glen, an avid motorcycle enthusiast was very involved with the Worcester County Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund, a charity helping survivors of motorcycle accidents.  He was an avid golfer and also an avid hockey fan.  Most of all his greatest joy and purpose in his life was being a great dad to his children.

Calling hours for Glen will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 ^th , from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a service to follow at 6:00pm in the funeral home.  Burial in Old Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge, will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oakes Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or to the Worcester County Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund Inc., P.O. Box 536, North Uxbridge, MA 01538 or online at wcmsfund.org/donate.