Edward Googoo (Bun) age 43 of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation passed
away at the New Halifax Infirmary, Halifax on Wednesday, January 12,
2022.
Born in Antigonish, he was the son of Elizabeth (Betty)
Googoo and the Late Edward Lafford.
Edward worked mainly in the oil fields in Western Canada as a
Roughneck. He enjoyed both playing and watching sports
(Let’s go Detroit!) and outdoorsman activities, especially
fishing Salmon. He had a great sense of humour and always had a smile.
As a teenager, he made the pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
Besides his mother, he is survived by Sons: Zachary and
Austin, both of Halifax; sisters Sherry Ann Googoo (Todd), Eskasoni
and Doris Googoo, Paqtnkek; and brothers Earl Lafford (Darlene), and
Byron, both of Paqtnkek.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Noel
Edward Googoo.
Visitation will be held at 20 Petow Loop Extension, Paqtnkek
after 4pm on Monday with additional visitation periods Tuesday
afternoon and Tuesday evening. Covid restrictions will
apply.
A private family Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 11am
in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton with Reverend Andrew
Gillies presiding. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the
funeral home’s website. Burial to follow in Saint
Anne’s Cemetery, Summerside.
Memorial Donations may be made to Metro Turning Point,
Barrington Street, Halifax.
All of those who wish to pay their respects will be asked to
please follow Covid Protocols, including wearing your mask at all
times, proof of double vaccination, and social distancing. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home,
Antigonish, NS. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edward Bun Googoo 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia