Harold Gosse Obituary
Harold Edwin Gosse, 78, of Moncton, passed away on Monday December 26, 2016 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born on December 11, 1938 in Dildo, Trinity Bay, NL, he was the son of the late Richard Gosse of Spaniard's Bay, NL and Jessie May "Jessie" (Newhook) Gosse of Dildo, TB, NL. Prior to his retirement from Marine Atlantic as an Assistant Terminal Manager, Harold was an electrician by trade.Loved by everyone who knew him, Harold had a zest for life, a quick wit that always made you laugh and always had a positive attitude towards everything.
He was a devoted family man who loved his family as they did him. He never complained of his daily struggle with Parkinson for 23 + years, during which his well-being was assured by Mom's incredible devotion with her unconditional love and care.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alfreda "Freda" (Sheaves); two children: Katherine "Kathy" Gosse (Gilles Pitre) and Jake, his furry companion of Moncton, and Paul Gosse (Sophie), one granddaughter, Hayley Gosse of Cornwall, ON; two step-granddaughters: Lauren and Jillian Hunt; one step-great-granddaughter, baby Caroline; seven siblings: Roy Gosse (Rosalind) of Dildo, TB, NL, Raymond Gosse (Marjorie) of Blaketown, TB, NL, Elaine Reid (Spencer) of Old Shop, TB, NL, Alma Pollett (Cliff) and Glenda Noseworthy (Terry), both of New Harbor, TB, NL, Wayne Gosse (Helen) of New Glasgow, NS, and sister-in-law of his predeceased brother, Maxwell "Lloyd" Gosse, Hilda Sheppard (Frank) of Clarenville, NL; as well as many nieces and nephews. By request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home.
A funeral service will be celebrated in the summer at St. James Anglican Church in Port-aux-Basques, NL.Interment will be in St. James Anglican cemetery. In memory of Harold, a contribution to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).
