Gavin R. Barooah

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 16th 2025, from 1:00-2:00 PM, burial from 2:00-3:00 pm, luncheon reception from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 249 East 4th Street, Cottonwood, MN 56229. We invite all who knew and loved Gavin to join us in remembering his remarkable life and legacy.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gavin R. Barooah of Ledgewood, New Jersey, on November 28, 2024, at the age of 19. Gavin's sudden departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Gavin was born on October 27, 2005, in Denville, New Jersey, to Himal and Shanda (Baune) Barooah. He graduated from Roxbury High School in 2024, where he made a lasting impact on both his peers and his community.

Known for his vibrant personality, he had an extraordinary ability to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated. His heart was big, his smile perpetual, and his spirit contagious. Gavin's love and support for those around him left a lasting impact on all who knew him. At just 19, he had already touched so many lives - not just as a gifted ice hockey player and captain, but as a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Although Gavin’s physical presence is no longer with us, his memory will live on forever in our hearts.

Gavin is survived by his loving parents, Himal and Shanda (Baune) Barooah; his brothers, Brandon and Ethan Barooah, and his sister-in-law, Jane (Spitnale) Barooah; his grandmother, Debra (Baune) Jones; his uncle, Rumon Barooah, and his wife, Joysree Barooah; his aunt, Pomee Barooah; his aunt, Brittny Volmer, and her husband, Cody Volmer; his uncle, Lance Jones, and his wife Chemroen Jones; as well as several cousins, friends, and teammates who will carry his memory with them always.

With heartfelt gratitude, The Barooah Family.