Patricia Ann (O’Brien) Goyette, 84, of Vero Beach Florida peacefully passed away on May 30, 2025.
She was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 17, 1940 to William Francis O’Brien II and Winifred (Siegmann) O’Brien. Pat attended Central High School in Bridgeport, CT and Annhurst College in South Woodstock, CT.
Pat had been a resident of Vero Beach since 2004. Prior to that, Pat and her husband, Paul Remi Goyette DDS made their home in northeastern CT, first in Plainfield, CT and then Canterbury CT. Pat devoted the early years of her marriage to bringing up her 4 children. Once her children were teenagers, Pat went back to school to become a registered nurse. Her career spanned 30 years and took place in many different settings, including geriatric care and cardiac rehab at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT and home health care in Vero Beach, FL. Along with the enjoyment Pat had from her family and career, her interests also included enjoying gourmet meals with friends and family, traveling, gardening and watching the Boston Red Sox. Pat also contributed to her community by being involved in the Parish Council, serving as a eucharistic minister, working with Project PIN, and leading a 4-H group.
Pat is survived by her four children and their families; Joseph married to Brenda of Putnam, CT and father to Lily Goyette; Francine married to Philip Zampini of Westfield, MA and mother to Nicholas and Michael; Jean-Paul Goyette and his partner Heidi Anderson of Vero Beach, FL; James Paul Goyette married to Amber of Dudley MA and father to Reilly Goyette. Pat is also survived by a sister, Kathie Mullen of Oregon, and two brothers, Alan O’Brien of Mexico and Timothy O’Brien of Oregon.
Pat was predeceased by her loving spouse Paul Remi Goyette with whom she enjoyed 50 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her parents; her oldest brother William Francis O’Brien III of Texas, and sister Margaret O’Brien of Florida, and brother Michael O’Brien of Connecticut.
Pat was a devout Catholic and a longtime communicant at St. John’s Church in Plainfield, CT, St. Augustine’s Church in Canterbury CT and Holy Cross Church in Vero Beach FL.
Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation at 920 37th Pl. Ste. 101, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or online at Memorials and Honorariums – VNA & Hospice Foundation | Vero Beach, FL (vnatc.org)