HOPKINTON, Mass. / VERMONT - Gordon Joseph Barkyoumb, 86, of Hopkinton, Mass., formerly of Vermont, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at his home in Hopkinton. Born in Vermont he was the son of the late Clara and Edward Barkyoumb. He was the husband of Ramona Barkyoumb of Hopkinton.
His love of family was evident. He treasured the family gatherings. A jokester at heart- he loved to make others laugh and his love of life was contagious. Gordon was a music lover. Frequently referred to as the “Vermont Fiddler” and winning numerous contests –he brought people together with his music. As a former farmer, his love of the land stayed with him as he enjoyed his tractor and his garden. His love of animals never left him- he always had the best trained dogs and of course loved his cats. He loved his Red Sox and remained a loyal fan throughout the years. How lucky he was to see them win another World Series.
Besides his wife of 66 years, Gordon is survived by his children; Alan Barkyoumb and his wife, Judy, of Fairfax, Eileen McGarry of St. Albans, and Diane (Barkyoumb) Tappan and husband, Douglas, of Hopkinton, Mass.; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Barkyoumb of Fairfax. Affectionately known as “Pepe,” he also leaves behind his grandchildren: Tammy Barkyoumb Retalic and her husband, David, of Framingham, Mass., Lori Barkyoumb of Georgia, and Shawn Barkyoumb of Swanton (children of Alan), Eric Burkett (wife Lisa Burkett) (child of Eileen McGarry), John and Evan Tappan of Hopkinton, Mass. (children of Diane and Douglas Tappan) and his great-grandchildren, Tyler and Brendan Retalic (children of David and Tammy Retalic). He is predeceased by four brothers, Edward Berthiaume, William Barkyoumb, Walter Barkyoumb, Reginald Barkyoumb and four sisters Helen Gaboury, Lena Laverdure, Florence Magnan and Eva Kosla.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at 1 p.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton (
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com). A celebration of his life will occur in the spring of 2011.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Friends of the Seniors, 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, MA 01748; or to a charity of choice.
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