Obituary, Craig Leon Gobillot

SHARON- Craig Leon Gobillot, age 66, of Gay Street, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018, at Sharon Hospital. He was the loving husband of Susan (Cheney) Gobillot and beloved father of Garrett Michael Gobillot.

Born on January 4, 1952, in Sharon, he was the son of the late Leon and Eleanor (Swart) Gobillot. Craig graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School as well as Oliver Wilcott Technical High School. He dedicated his career working for Taylor Oil, Inc. for more than 30 years.

Craig truly enjoyed making everyone around him laugh and was quick to offer a helping hand whenever needed. Among his hobbies and passions were family, motorcycles, watching movies, listening to classic rock and mowing his lawn.

In addition to his wife and son, Craig is survived by his son’s wife, Clorasteen Wilson; sister Judith Soule and her husband Butch; brother Leroy ‘Bing’ Irving and his wife Jean ‘Skippe’; as well as nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at 41 Main Street Sharon CT on Friday, November 23 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at the Sharon Methodist Church on Saturday, November 24 at 1:00 p.m.

In leu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 357, Sharon, CT 06069.

Author: Harlem Valley News