• Chesley Malcom Gosse

    May 4, 2018
  • GOSSE, Chesley Malcom. On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Chesley Gosse of Whitbourne passed away after a brief illness at Carbonear Hospital at the age of 89 years.

    Born on October 25, 1928, he was the oldest of twelve children of John and Beatrice Gosse.

    Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (Stevenson) in 1968; parents John & Beatrice Gosse; brothers Frank, Edward, John & Sidney; sisters Bertie (Eddie), Elsie (Ted) & Thelma; parents-in-law George & Susie Stevenson; brothers in law Ronald Stevenson & George Robbins.

    Chesley enjoyed a lifetime of work starting with the Newfoundland Railway in his early years and later as a Provincial Government employee in the Public Works Department as well as in the sawmill industry. In his “leisure” time, he enjoyed building lawn furniture & garbage boxes, hunting, trouting and in later years a great game of poker, especially with his grandchildren.

    Leaving to mourn his daughter Judy (Wilfred deceased); sons Rod (Lil) and Jim (Juanita); grandchildren Melissa (Greg), Kelly (Don), Katie (Logan), Daniel, Christopher and Tyler (Erin); great grandchildren Emma, Alex and Abigail; brother Edgar (Verna); sisters Ivy; Margaret (Bob) & Linda; sisters-in-law Martha, Mary, Phyllis (Ike) & Liz; brother-in-law Denny; many nieces & nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

    Resting at Holloways Funeral Home, Cabot Avenue, Whitbourne. Visitation starts at 2 pm to 9 pm (Sat.), 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm to 9pm (Sun.) & 10 am to 12 pm (Mon.). Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2 pm at the Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations graciously accepted to the Anglican Cemetery Fund.

    Please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book and/or to send a message of condolence.

  • 16 comments

    Peggy and Clyde Love

    4 May 2018

    With loving thoughts of our dear Uncle Ches,you truly will be misses.

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    Debbie and Terry Baker

    4 May 2018

    Deepest Sympathy to all the family for your loss..

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    Harry Morgan

    5 May 2018

    My deepest condolences to all the Family

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    Dave Cook

    5 May 2018

    The Gosse Family. Very sorry to hear of Ches's passing. I talked to Ches several years ago about the time in Jan 1955 when he had to drive me on horse and slide from Whitbourne station to my home in Markland when I came home on leave from ths Air Force as the roads were blocked with snow.My deepest condolence. RIP Ches.

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    Dave Cook

    5 May 2018

    The Gosse Family. Very sorry to hear of Ches's passing. I talked to Ches several years ago about the time in Jan 1955 when he had to drive me on horse and slide from Whitbourne station to my home in Markland when I came home on leave from ths Air Force as the roads were blocked with snow.My deepest condolence. RIP Ches.

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    Raymond & Betty

    5 May 2018

    For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. We send you thoughts of peace and courage. God Bless.

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    Doreen Clarke

    5 May 2018

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all the family. He was a friend for years and will surely be missed. May your many memories help you through the days ahead.

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    Coreena phil and family

    5 May 2018

    Condolences Judy and family

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    jean hynes

    5 May 2018

    so sorry to hear of Chesleys passing. He was a kind and gentle man.My condolences to all his family at this sad time R.I.P

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    Doreen Roberts

    5 May 2018

    My taughts and prayers are with the Gosse and Yetman Family May you find strenght in your sorrow

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    Gerry & Mary

    5 May 2018

    Rod, Lil, Kelly, Katie, Daniel, Judy and all other family members; Our sincerest condolences to you all on the passing of Mr. Gosse. Treasure and share memories of happy times together, as it will help you as you cope with your loss. One who is remembered with love is never truly gone. He will live on through those who loved him.

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    Don Gosse

    6 May 2018

    Judy, Rod, Jim and families, Sorry to hear of Ches’s passing. I have fond memories of Ches. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Ches. Don Gosse

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    Randy Gosse

    6 May 2018

    To Judy, Rod, Jim and the whole family. I wish I could be there with you guys on this day. It's never easy losing a loved one but know that you're not alone. There's a lot of people that loved Uncle Ches AND your family. In my mind I can still see him with a big smile, working out in the shed, covered in sawdust and he always had time for me. He was a man that could make anyone feel that you were the most important person he saw that day and always made time for you. That's how he made me feel and I know I'm not alone in that thought. We'll all miss him, but he'll live on in our memories.

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    Kim warren

    7 May 2018

    Thinking of you Jim and Juanita and your whole family in this sad time of loss. I wish I could be there to hold your hands. I remember Ches foundry. He was a beautiful person and raised a beautiful family. You have had a great loss but heaven has a great gain. Love you all.

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    Nicole adams

    7 May 2018

    Uncle Jim and aunt Juanita I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. Thinking you you now and always. Loves you nicole, chris and Victoria.

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    Carolann Vokey

    7 May 2018

    My condolences to my sister and her husband Jim for the lost of Jim's Dad, Chesley Gosse. It was an honor to have Ches as part of our extended family. He will be sadly missed. Sending Prayers to all the family, may god bless.

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