Rita Gould Obituary
The passing of Rita Gould (Sydney, Nova Scotia), born in Port Saunders, Newfoundland leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 13, 2025 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Gould to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William "Billy" Coles and Rachel Coles (Lavers); her husband James "Jim" Gould; her children, Deborah "Debbie" Arsenault, Joseph and James Gould; her grandson Kevin Gould; her son-in-law Barry Knott; and her siblings, Frances Coles, Louise Gaslard, Josie Savitzski, George, York and Ignatius "Nish" Coles.
She is survived by: her children, Joan Ross of Sydney, Kim Gould (Ron Hiscock) of Sydney and Gerald Gould (Luanne); her grandchildren, Steven Gould, Lawrence Gould, Shelley Noseworthy (Jason), Rachael Doyle (Peter), Gerald Jr. Gould (Julia), Kerri-Ann Gould (Brandon), Krista Gould, Alisha Morley (Paul), Mary Lee White (Patty), James Gould (Amy), David Gould and Deborah Herridge (Brennan); her siblings, Helena Phillipo (late Bob), Stella Tighe (Harry), Jean Reid (Don), Gert Campbell (Clayton), Jennie Dornadic (Gary) and Anthony Coles (late Marie); her daughters-in-law, Mae Gould and Linda Morley; and her siblings-in-law, Delores Coles and Kaz Savitzski. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to AA.
